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 | $50.55 | 13.112% | $57.1781 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 11.117% | $88.3714 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.58 | 8.269% | $133.7988 | $133.80 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
Purchase #4 | $197.62 | 3.402% | $204.343 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
Purchase #5 | $144.37 | 13.529% | $163.9018 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 6.394% | $217.4587 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $198.80 | 12.377% | $223.4055 | $223.41 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.84 | $1,088.4573 | $1,088.46 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 |