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 | $55.94 | 6.507% | $59.58 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #2 | $203.26 | 8.751% | $221.0473 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 7.258% | $49.7355 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $225.58 | 12.602% | $254.0076 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #5 | $164.83 | 8.693% | $179.1587 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.50 | 7.331% | $237.7382 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $150.50 | 13.309% | $170.53 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.98 | $1,171.7973 | $1,171.81 | $1,171.85 | $1,171.70 |