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 | $50.60 | 12.460% | $56.9048 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #2 | $167.51 | 9.590% | $183.5742 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #3 | $211.97 | 12.542% | $238.5553 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.45 | 5.145% | $173.9624 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #5 | $157.79 | 3.756% | $163.7166 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 5.598% | $37.2233 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.88 | 9.248% | $196.5153 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.45 | $1,050.4519 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.50 |