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 | $49.97 | 6.145% | $53.0407 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #2 | $135.87 | 9.159% | $148.3143 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #3 | $197.36 | 12.665% | $222.3556 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.87 | 3.711% | $80.7598 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
Purchase #5 | $195.43 | 6.821% | $208.7603 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #6 | $130.51 | 10.656% | $144.4171 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.50 | 7.655% | $179.2456 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.51 | $1,036.8934 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.90 |