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 | $49.38 | 7.315% | $52.9921 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
Purchase #2 | $204.81 | 10.129% | $225.5552 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 13.438% | $283.3795 | $283.38 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
Purchase #4 | $80.27 | 4.375% | $83.7818 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.37 | 4.131% | $212.8125 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.36 | 11.861% | $198.3967 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #7 | $39.66 | 6.458% | $42.2212 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.66 | $1,099.1390 | $1,099.14 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.20 |