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 | $48.39 | 13.686% | $55.0127 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $153.53 | 3.676% | $159.1738 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $177.47 | 5.574% | $187.3622 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.60 | 11.312% | $206.5951 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 8.857% | $228.0881 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.81 | 11.650% | $125.9524 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.62 | 6.228% | $255.6058 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.95 | $1,217.7901 | $1,217.79 | $1,217.75 | $1,217.90 |