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 | $55.50 | 3.346% | $57.357 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
Purchase #2 | $198.73 | 3.657% | $205.9976 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 10.634% | $38.6223 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 3.633% | $246.3667 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #5 | $104.34 | 6.326% | $110.9405 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
Purchase #6 | $166.90 | 5.193% | $175.5671 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $155.92 | 6.862% | $166.6192 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.03 | $1,001.4704 | $1,001.48 | $1,001.40 | $1,001.50 |