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 | $52.37 | 13.369% | $59.3713 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 13.332% | $158.9708 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $48.51 | 7.489% | $52.1429 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #4 | $209.27 | 3.850% | $217.3269 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.33 | 8.635% | $189.3834 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.92 | 4.675% | $249.0428 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $127.87 | 13.394% | $144.9969 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.54 | $1,071.2350 | $1,071.23 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.20 |