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 | $49.78 | 11.421% | $55.4654 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.71 | 12.700% | $199.1522 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $225.75 | 7.258% | $242.1349 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
Purchase #4 | $191.82 | 12.465% | $215.7304 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
Purchase #5 | $129.54 | 5.685% | $136.9043 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #6 | $65.89 | 7.579% | $70.8838 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.65 | 3.537% | $149.7663 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.14 | $1,070.0373 | $1,070.03 | $1,070.05 | $1,070.10 |