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 | $56.47 | 3.667% | $58.5408 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.53 | 4.233% | $160.0289 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #3 | $195.51 | 5.426% | $206.1184 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 13.838% | $262.3966 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #5 | $36.37 | 10.606% | $40.2274 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #6 | $16.58 | 13.828% | $18.8727 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.76 | 9.641% | $187.223 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $859.72 | $933.4078 | $933.41 | $933.40 | $933.30 |