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 | $53.26 | 3.174% | $54.9505 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $204.98 | 5.782% | $216.8319 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
Purchase #3 | $182.26 | 13.744% | $207.3098 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.38 | 5.172% | $203.3816 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
Purchase #5 | $205.97 | 4.529% | $215.2984 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 9.668% | $11.4493 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #7 | $190.46 | 4.652% | $199.3202 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.75 | $1,108.5417 | $1,108.54 | $1,108.55 | $1,108.50 |