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 | $54.58 | 3.392% | $56.4314 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.92 | 11.540% | $31.142 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #3 | $170.97 | 7.425% | $183.6645 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
Purchase #4 | $244.40 | 9.122% | $266.6942 | $266.69 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $147.79 | 8.490% | $160.3374 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #6 | $133.25 | 12.587% | $150.0222 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $152.28 | 3.349% | $157.3799 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.19 | $1,005.6716 | $1,005.66 | $1,005.70 | $1,005.60 |