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 | $51.52 | 8.500% | $55.8992 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #2 | $214.93 | 11.324% | $239.2687 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #3 | $157.54 | 7.634% | $169.5666 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
Purchase #4 | $191.95 | 7.557% | $206.4557 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 8.451% | $148.0356 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.56 | 12.826% | $53.66 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 9.708% | $144.3867 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.61 | $1,017.2725 | $1,017.29 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.40 |