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 | $56.40 | 3.624% | $58.4439 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.25 | 9.653% | $170.2363 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 4.306% | $214.2237 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #4 | $199.86 | 10.651% | $221.1471 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
Purchase #5 | $28.80 | 7.114% | $30.8488 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.52 | 6.527% | $265.8062 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #7 | $115.40 | 10.273% | $127.255 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.61 | $1,087.9610 | $1,087.97 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.80 |