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 | $60.63 | 12.868% | $68.4319 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
Purchase #2 | $130.35 | 10.746% | $144.3574 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.39 | 6.860% | $49.5724 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.91 | 10.824% | $175.0022 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $215.28 | 6.277% | $228.7931 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.50 | 7.408% | $218.5753 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #7 | $237.33 | 9.259% | $259.3044 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.39 | $1,144.0367 | $1,144.03 | $1,144.05 | $1,144.10 |