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 | $55.36 | 8.655% | $60.1514 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.88 | 13.119% | $144.6566 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
Purchase #3 | $169.85 | 6.541% | $180.9599 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $38.35 | 13.351% | $43.4701 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.83 | 6.806% | $146.1426 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
Purchase #6 | $235.97 | 8.326% | $255.6169 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.42 | 12.125% | $195.5684 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.66 | $1,026.5659 | $1,026.57 | $1,026.50 | $1,026.70 |