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 | $48.98 | 8.312% | $53.0512 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
Purchase #2 | $51.89 | 6.402% | $55.212 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.99 | 13.273% | $192.5528 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 10.749% | $259.6067 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #5 | $128.83 | 10.670% | $142.5762 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 12.511% | $250.7645 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $134.65 | 6.635% | $143.584 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.63 | $1,097.3474 | $1,097.34 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.50 |