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 | $58.53 | 5.857% | $61.9581 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
Purchase #2 | $106.85 | 10.656% | $118.2359 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
Purchase #3 | $224.53 | 8.151% | $242.8314 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.86 | 9.645% | $236.6797 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.66 | 7.173% | $171.1124 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.54 | 5.336% | $137.5056 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.85 | 3.571% | $182.1296 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.82 | $1,150.4527 | $1,150.46 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.40 |