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 | $49.79 | 11.391% | $55.4616 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.87 | 3.372% | $133.2155 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #3 | $121.38 | 10.838% | $134.5352 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #4 | $231.50 | 13.400% | $262.521 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.71 | 8.327% | $157.8433 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.44 | 5.138% | $258.0507 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #7 | $30.77 | 6.661% | $32.8196 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.46 | $1,034.4469 | $1,034.45 | $1,034.40 | $1,034.40 |