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 | $55.77 | 6.600% | $59.4508 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.60 | 10.438% | $195.0335 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #3 | $177.95 | 13.272% | $201.5675 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
Purchase #4 | $115.25 | 6.186% | $122.3794 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 10.457% | $264.3457 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $18.68 | 4.726% | $19.5628 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #7 | $30.97 | 11.291% | $34.4668 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.54 | $896.8065 | $896.81 | $896.80 | $896.90 |