Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $53.64 | 5.484% | $56.5816 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #2 | $83.29 | 11.451% | $92.8275 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 6.520% | $233.2362 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #4 | $179.49 | 10.607% | $198.5285 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
Purchase #5 | $132.53 | 8.482% | $143.7712 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #6 | $179.93 | 9.208% | $196.498 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.46 | 12.114% | $152.9908 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.30 | $1,074.4338 | $1,074.44 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.40 |