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 | $54.36 | 3.726% | $56.3855 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $184.37 | 10.360% | $203.4707 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.49 | 11.571% | $97.6135 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #4 | $57.56 | 4.719% | $60.2763 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #5 | $218.60 | 6.827% | $233.5238 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.92 | 3.392% | $251.1598 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #7 | $12.74 | 6.820% | $13.6089 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.04 | $916.0385 | $916.04 | $916.00 | $916.10 |