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 | $48.40 | 13.625% | $54.9945 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $114.53 | 4.379% | $119.5453 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 3.584% | $237.8703 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 8.368% | $266.4661 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.37 | 8.622% | $142.6967 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $133.80 | 12.464% | $150.4768 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $102.96 | 3.661% | $106.7294 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.59 | $1,078.7791 | $1,078.79 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.80 |