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 | $54.87 | 6.635% | $58.5106 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 3.848% | $117.7117 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
Purchase #3 | $38.38 | 8.510% | $41.6461 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 6.311% | $244.4196 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 12.154% | $42.54 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $166.27 | 8.718% | $180.7654 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 9.305% | $271.8634 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.43 | $957.4568 | $957.46 | $957.40 | $957.40 |