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 | $55.30 | 7.143% | $59.2501 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.69 | 4.319% | $161.3711 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $189.73 | 12.175% | $212.8296 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
Purchase #4 | $238.81 | 6.842% | $255.1494 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #5 | $133.25 | 4.612% | $139.3955 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #6 | $136.93 | 12.336% | $153.8217 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #7 | $62.60 | 4.322% | $65.3056 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.31 | $1,047.1230 | $1,047.13 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.10 |