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 | $70.52 | 3.523% | $73.0044 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #2 | $94.45 | 8.622% | $102.5935 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.78 | 5.654% | $258.6199 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.74 | 5.688% | $63.138 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
Purchase #5 | $215.69 | 8.102% | $233.1652 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $143.66 | 7.184% | $153.9805 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $118.46 | 12.326% | $133.0614 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.30 | $1,017.5629 | $1,017.56 | $1,017.55 | $1,017.60 |