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 | $48.84 | 12.575% | $54.9816 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.44 | 3.150% | $175.8089 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 6.790% | $85.165 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $224.45 | 6.112% | $238.1684 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #5 | $164.48 | 10.454% | $181.6747 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #6 | $50.61 | 9.630% | $55.4837 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.46 | 5.276% | $235.2497 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.03 | $1,026.5320 | $1,026.53 | $1,026.50 | $1,026.60 |