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 | $52.74 | 6.681% | $56.2636 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #2 | $89.67 | 10.436% | $99.028 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 5.765% | $146.6326 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
Purchase #4 | $148.91 | 6.209% | $158.1558 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #5 | $247.54 | 13.766% | $281.6164 | $281.62 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.80 | 7.415% | $142.6471 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $166.59 | 12.380% | $187.2138 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.89 | $1,071.5573 | $1,071.56 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.50 |