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 | $65.55 | 9.115% | $71.5249 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 6.689% | $252.3302 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
Purchase #3 | $131.56 | 13.464% | $149.2732 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $5.65 | 13.873% | $6.4338 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #5 | $153.60 | 4.122% | $159.9314 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.88 | 8.713% | $174.8975 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.79 | 11.836% | $268.1715 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.54 | $1,082.5625 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.50 |