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 | $52.75 | 5.277% | $55.5336 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 13.832% | $40.4559 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 8.708% | $155.2459 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
Purchase #4 | $205.74 | 5.208% | $216.4549 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.84 | 10.474% | $271.5893 | $271.59 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
Purchase #6 | $38.31 | 4.362% | $39.9811 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.30 | 9.702% | $262.5169 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.29 | $1,041.7776 | $1,041.78 | $1,041.80 | $1,041.80 |