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 | $53.99 | 9.828% | $59.2961 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $114.26 | 3.415% | $118.162 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.47 | 3.523% | $144.3835 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #4 | $237.87 | 8.597% | $258.3197 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #5 | $181.61 | 9.112% | $198.1583 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.56 | 11.449% | $241.354 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
Purchase #7 | $118.43 | 5.776% | $125.2705 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.19 | $1,144.9441 | $1,144.94 | $1,144.90 | $1,145.10 |