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 | $54.89 | 5.328% | $57.8145 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #2 | $137.90 | 8.663% | $149.8463 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
Purchase #3 | $156.63 | 5.181% | $164.745 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
Purchase #4 | $219.59 | 13.602% | $249.4586 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.34 | 12.812% | $141.3986 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.29 | 13.874% | $99.4006 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #7 | $227.81 | 8.447% | $247.0531 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.45 | $1,109.7167 | $1,109.72 | $1,109.70 | $1,109.70 |