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 | $53.76 | 3.499% | $55.6411 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.51 | 3.542% | $76.1137 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
Purchase #3 | $199.34 | 5.510% | $210.3236 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.66 | 8.405% | $179.5837 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.66 | 7.849% | $253.0785 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.90 | 13.607% | $205.5151 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #7 | $65.63 | 10.219% | $72.3367 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.46 | $1,052.5924 | $1,052.59 | $1,052.60 | $1,052.50 |