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 | $59.88 | 13.609% | $68.0291 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 12.566% | $146.8986 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #3 | $133.79 | 11.318% | $148.9324 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
Purchase #4 | $203.87 | 6.312% | $216.7383 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
Purchase #5 | $189.39 | 5.771% | $200.3197 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 6.520% | $243.3556 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
Purchase #7 | $53.39 | 3.467% | $55.241 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.28 | $1,079.5147 | $1,079.52 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.40 |