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 | $50.60 | 9.613% | $55.4642 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 10.781% | $272.9865 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
Purchase #3 | $234.50 | 10.128% | $258.2502 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 6.358% | $107.3152 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #5 | $183.42 | 8.555% | $199.1116 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.35 | 9.156% | $196.8628 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 12.405% | $269.4348 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,235.89 | $1,359.4253 | $1,359.42 | $1,359.40 | $1,359.50 |