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 | $49.33 | 11.865% | $55.183 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $45.82 | 8.552% | $49.7385 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.96 | 13.155% | $250.0273 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #4 | $188.48 | 9.591% | $206.5571 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
Purchase #5 | $195.40 | 12.749% | $220.3115 | $220.31 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 4.432% | $214.566 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #7 | $164.59 | 5.784% | $174.1099 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.04 | $1,170.4933 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.50 |