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 | $52.54 | 10.685% | $58.1539 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.31 | 4.873% | $91.5646 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 8.813% | $250.074 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $216.96 | 13.693% | $246.6683 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #5 | $165.87 | 8.681% | $180.2692 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.32 | 13.443% | $196.6194 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $18.92 | 7.662% | $20.3697 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.74 | $1,043.7191 | $1,043.71 | $1,043.60 | $1,043.90 |