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 | $53.43 | 4.107% | $55.6244 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $75.61 | 12.366% | $84.9599 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $228.72 | 4.423% | $238.8363 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $138.38 | 6.772% | $147.7511 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
Purchase #5 | $148.57 | 7.384% | $159.5404 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $105.81 | 10.330% | $116.7402 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.72 | 9.758% | $271.8925 | $271.89 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.24 | $1,075.3448 | $1,075.34 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.30 |