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 | $55.31 | 5.827% | $58.5329 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.26 | 12.673% | $97.1917 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $231.64 | 7.362% | $248.6933 | $248.69 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 5.536% | $150.4205 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.96 | 6.311% | $81.8169 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #6 | $86.27 | 9.533% | $94.4941 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.61 | 5.346% | $239.778 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.58 | $970.9274 | $970.92 | $970.95 | $970.90 |