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 | $54.63 | 4.260% | $56.9572 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.57 | 3.601% | $82.4353 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $148.62 | 9.151% | $162.2202 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $237.98 | 13.636% | $270.431 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
Purchase #5 | $132.31 | 4.305% | $138.0059 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #6 | $64.66 | 10.793% | $71.6388 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.45 | 12.486% | $278.3466 | $278.35 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.22 | $1,060.0350 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.05 | $1,059.90 |