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 | $53.42 | 4.286% | $55.7096 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $247.32 | 8.552% | $268.4708 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.68 | 9.355% | $61.9824 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
Purchase #4 | $224.69 | 3.331% | $232.1744 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
Purchase #5 | $126.84 | 6.518% | $135.1074 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #6 | $153.42 | 4.512% | $160.3423 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #7 | $151.35 | 6.195% | $160.7261 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.72 | $1,074.5130 | $1,074.51 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.50 |