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 | $56.81 | 8.253% | $61.4985 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 4.804% | $88.6327 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
Purchase #3 | $174.33 | 11.799% | $194.8992 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
Purchase #4 | $221.25 | 7.178% | $237.1313 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
Purchase #5 | $184.61 | 13.489% | $209.512 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 11.596% | $148.3892 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $177.40 | 13.548% | $201.4342 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.94 | $1,141.4971 | $1,141.49 | $1,141.55 | $1,141.40 |