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 | $53.38 | 9.566% | $58.4863 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.37 | 13.591% | $78.7981 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $144.88 | 7.290% | $155.4418 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
Purchase #4 | $199.58 | 10.658% | $220.8512 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 4.454% | $261.605 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #6 | $143.36 | 9.211% | $156.5649 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
Purchase #7 | $150.75 | 5.171% | $158.5453 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.77 | $1,090.2926 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.30 |