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 | $51.67 | 7.370% | $55.4781 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.27 | 5.104% | $238.8699 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
Purchase #3 | $51.80 | 9.154% | $56.5418 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $165.81 | 3.862% | $172.2136 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #5 | $210.96 | 9.202% | $230.3725 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #6 | $196.77 | 12.143% | $220.6638 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 6.851% | $90.3639 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.85 | $1,064.5036 | $1,064.49 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.60 |