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 | $5.27 | 3.513% | $5.4551 | $5.46 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.31 | 11.426% | $70.5438 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
Purchase #3 | $191.55 | 11.526% | $213.6281 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
Purchase #4 | $180.86 | 13.777% | $205.7771 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #5 | $139.36 | 4.356% | $145.4305 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $170.86 | 11.223% | $190.0356 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #7 | $214.38 | 7.552% | $230.57 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.59 | $1,061.4402 | $1,061.45 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.40 |