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 | $249.93 | 3.451% | $258.5551 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #2 | $84.51 | 11.313% | $94.0706 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.50 | 7.217% | $222.4753 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.30 | 9.518% | $82.4671 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $51.25 | 4.840% | $53.7305 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #6 | $110.47 | 10.168% | $121.7026 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.82 | 7.307% | $172.5711 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.78 | $1,005.5723 | $1,005.58 | $1,005.55 | $1,005.70 |