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 | $56.30 | 4.308% | $58.7254 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #2 | $43.49 | 3.378% | $44.9591 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #3 | $56.92 | 4.602% | $59.5395 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $126.83 | 12.838% | $143.1124 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #5 | $231.25 | 4.335% | $241.2747 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
Purchase #6 | $244.37 | 13.745% | $277.9587 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
Purchase #7 | $227.65 | 7.120% | $243.8587 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.81 | $1,069.4285 | $1,069.43 | $1,069.40 | $1,069.50 |