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 | $51.65 | 7.430% | $55.4876 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.92 | 9.601% | $175.2739 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $194.99 | 11.590% | $217.5893 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #4 | $106.89 | 13.149% | $120.945 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
Purchase #5 | $187.58 | 12.322% | $210.6936 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #6 | $81.95 | 10.557% | $90.6015 | $90.60 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.48 | 12.339% | $244.3149 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.46 | $1,114.9058 | $1,114.90 | $1,114.90 | $1,114.90 |