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 | $56.95 | 5.480% | $60.0709 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $232.98 | 11.668% | $260.1641 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 5.677% | $182.314 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #4 | $236.72 | 8.339% | $256.4601 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $21.42 | 13.145% | $24.2357 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #6 | $183.54 | 7.415% | $197.1495 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
Purchase #7 | $179.71 | 3.748% | $186.4455 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.84 | $1,166.8398 | $1,166.84 | $1,166.80 | $1,166.80 |