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 | $47.77 | 13.460% | $54.1998 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $51.52 | 5.290% | $54.2454 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $166.28 | 7.511% | $178.7693 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
Purchase #4 | $77.54 | 3.708% | $80.4152 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.64 | 8.134% | $263.4577 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.65 | 13.463% | $199.2978 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 12.270% | $256.3012 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.69 | $1,086.6864 | $1,086.70 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.70 |