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 | $170.43 | 7.653% | $183.473 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $56.89 | 3.633% | $58.9568 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
Purchase #3 | $212.92 | 5.867% | $225.412 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #4 | $99.69 | 7.385% | $107.0521 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 5.861% | $260.1746 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 7.432% | $186.4053 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #7 | $43.99 | 13.472% | $49.9163 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.20 | $1,071.3901 | $1,071.39 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.50 |