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 | $51.43 | 6.522% | $54.7843 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 11.125% | $167.1876 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $206.85 | 6.794% | $220.9034 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #4 | $124.30 | 12.873% | $140.3011 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #5 | $29.36 | 11.255% | $32.6645 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
Purchase #6 | $230.52 | 11.454% | $256.9238 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 3.434% | $166.3012 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.69 | $1,039.0659 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.10 |