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 | $55.62 | 5.874% | $58.8871 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
Purchase #2 | $229.92 | 3.751% | $238.5443 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.38 | 9.459% | $179.9287 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
Purchase #4 | $30.77 | 9.432% | $33.6722 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.78 | 4.823% | $185.3061 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #6 | $136.51 | 3.685% | $141.5404 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $190.64 | 7.303% | $204.5624 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.62 | $1,042.4412 | $1,042.44 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 |