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 | $50.84 | 5.393% | $53.5818 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #2 | $153.87 | 10.690% | $170.3187 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 4.678% | $155.6876 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 11.114% | $44.4123 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.89 | 13.137% | $241.9887 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #6 | $190.95 | 9.248% | $208.6091 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #7 | $189.50 | 3.477% | $196.0889 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.75 | $1,070.6871 | $1,070.69 | $1,070.70 | $1,070.70 |