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 | $54.71 | 10.504% | $60.4567 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.91 | 6.345% | $187.0715 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 12.450% | $225.9233 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.75 | 11.632% | $179.4484 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $208.25 | 9.683% | $228.4148 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #6 | $103.50 | 4.154% | $107.7994 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.52 | 8.118% | $107.599 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.55 | $1,096.7131 | $1,096.71 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.70 |