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 | $66.60 | 4.473% | $69.579 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
Purchase #2 | $49.37 | 11.346% | $54.9715 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #3 | $150.31 | 12.108% | $168.5095 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 8.511% | $188.2557 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #5 | $198.51 | 5.855% | $210.1328 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 12.567% | $259.647 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
Purchase #7 | $164.84 | 9.366% | $180.2789 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.78 | $1,131.3744 | $1,131.38 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.40 |