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 | 3.238% | $55.5007 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.41 | 9.692% | $160.6001 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #3 | $192.29 | 4.341% | $200.6373 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $236.37 | 12.746% | $266.4977 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #5 | $102.62 | 8.515% | $111.3581 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
Purchase #6 | $187.94 | 10.742% | $208.1285 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
Purchase #7 | $217.83 | 10.409% | $240.5039 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,137.22 | $1,243.2263 | $1,243.23 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 |