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 | $57.31 | 3.860% | $59.5222 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.67 | 8.114% | $75.323 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.49 | 13.291% | $187.4853 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 9.855% | $255.336 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.28 | 6.504% | $161.1193 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #6 | $144.44 | 11.302% | $160.7646 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.55 | 12.703% | $180.9447 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.17 | $1,080.4951 | $1,080.49 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 |