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 | $55.84 | 4.737% | $58.4851 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.74 | 9.596% | $239.7303 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 4.229% | $167.2875 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 9.519% | $269.7782 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 6.225% | $49.4371 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
Purchase #6 | $166.93 | 13.133% | $188.8529 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #7 | $102.42 | 3.812% | $106.3243 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.30 | $1,079.8954 | $1,079.90 | $1,079.95 | $1,079.90 |