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 | $49.86 | 10.293% | $54.9921 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.36 | 8.832% | $178.8763 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #3 | $142.33 | 5.290% | $149.8593 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 12.329% | $183.4894 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #5 | $91.87 | 7.420% | $98.6868 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #6 | $124.56 | 11.445% | $138.8159 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.76 | 13.540% | $284.7129 | $284.71 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.09 | $1,089.4327 | $1,089.44 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.50 |