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 | $51.53 | 7.621% | $55.4571 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.56 | 3.298% | $133.8329 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 8.368% | $44.3984 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #4 | $104.50 | 3.626% | $108.2892 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 11.711% | $245.4514 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #6 | $39.76 | 12.441% | $44.7065 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.30 | 12.794% | $276.6837 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.34 | $908.8192 | $908.82 | $908.85 | $908.90 |