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 | $53.60 | 3.751% | $55.6105 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $110.78 | 6.545% | $118.0306 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
Purchase #3 | $128.90 | 5.702% | $136.2499 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 12.837% | $270.7298 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 7.437% | $7.166 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $214.67 | 9.113% | $234.2329 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.30 | 11.188% | $241.6115 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.85 | $1,063.6312 | $1,063.63 | $1,063.65 | $1,063.50 |