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 | $51.93 | 6.304% | $55.2037 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $73.77 | 12.601% | $83.0658 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $136.80 | 13.578% | $155.3747 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.58 | 12.445% | $278.3913 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
Purchase #5 | $93.60 | 13.506% | $106.2416 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.38 | 4.184% | $178.5505 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $224.47 | 4.283% | $234.0841 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.53 | $1,090.9117 | $1,090.90 | $1,090.90 | $1,091.00 |