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 | $51.39 | 9.863% | $56.4586 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.51 | 6.370% | $178.1804 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $123.66 | 4.620% | $129.3731 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
Purchase #4 | $237.97 | 11.635% | $265.6578 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
Purchase #5 | $78.92 | 13.422% | $89.5126 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #6 | $138.61 | 3.292% | $143.173 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.85 | 13.462% | $274.4078 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.91 | $1,136.7633 | $1,136.76 | $1,136.70 | $1,136.90 |