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 | $49.68 | 11.697% | $55.4911 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.54 | 10.228% | $114.1301 | $114.13 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $140.46 | 9.314% | $153.5424 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
Purchase #4 | $211.55 | 9.407% | $231.4505 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #5 | $236.76 | 5.577% | $249.9641 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #6 | $56.98 | 12.209% | $63.9367 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #7 | $228.27 | 13.395% | $258.8468 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.24 | $1,127.3617 | $1,127.36 | $1,127.40 | $1,127.30 |