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 | $56.72 | 3.326% | $58.6065 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $101.81 | 3.813% | $105.692 | $105.69 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 4.437% | $158.2325 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $97.35 | 12.618% | $109.6336 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
Purchase #5 | $183.79 | 9.271% | $200.8292 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $164.53 | 9.731% | $180.5404 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.30 | 9.248% | $238.4884 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.01 | $1,052.0226 | $1,052.02 | $1,052.10 | $1,051.90 |