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 | $51.49 | 7.725% | $55.4676 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $225.51 | 8.716% | $245.1655 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.57 | 4.391% | $140.479 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.60 | 9.442% | $82.7382 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.72 | 4.784% | $60.4813 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $187.74 | 7.722% | $202.2373 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 11.155% | $222.2878 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.61 | $1,008.8567 | $1,008.87 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.90 |