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 | $80.65 | 3.599% | $83.5526 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
Purchase #2 | $205.98 | 12.133% | $230.9716 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
Purchase #3 | $205.89 | 11.147% | $228.8406 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #4 | $191.37 | 12.118% | $214.5602 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #5 | $25.35 | 12.710% | $28.572 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
Purchase #6 | $96.39 | 11.793% | $107.7573 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
Purchase #7 | $159.75 | 3.472% | $165.2965 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.38 | $1,059.5508 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.70 |