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 | $55.58 | 3.383% | $57.4603 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 10.592% | $158.9539 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.69 | 11.284% | $39.7173 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.83 | 9.137% | $164.6113 | $164.61 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
Purchase #5 | $223.58 | 6.715% | $238.5934 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 8.105% | $186.2865 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $126.70 | 5.296% | $133.41 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.43 | $979.0327 | $979.03 | $979.00 | $979.10 |