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 | $56.72 | 5.702% | $59.9542 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #2 | $43.62 | 13.685% | $49.5894 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 11.523% | $278.2164 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.75 | 8.315% | $269.4336 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.79 | 9.268% | $208.4724 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
Purchase #6 | $129.63 | 11.872% | $145.0197 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.62 | 7.773% | $259.3234 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.60 | $1,270.0091 | $1,270.00 | $1,269.95 | $1,270.00 |