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 | $51.61 | 5.573% | $54.4862 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.27 | 6.793% | $69.7038 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
Purchase #3 | $204.45 | 5.494% | $215.6825 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #4 | $218.67 | 3.124% | $225.5013 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 11.284% | $261.4729 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 3.473% | $57.5413 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #7 | $137.50 | 6.292% | $146.1515 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.07 | $1,030.5395 | $1,030.53 | $1,030.55 | $1,030.60 |