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 | $58.56 | 3.389% | $60.5446 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 12.455% | $248.1544 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
Purchase #3 | $164.34 | 9.737% | $180.3418 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.62 | 9.288% | $173.3526 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #5 | $71.66 | 11.786% | $80.1058 | $80.11 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.53 | 10.762% | $175.591 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $213.59 | 7.215% | $229.0005 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.97 | $1,147.0907 | $1,147.08 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 |