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 | $51.95 | 4.246% | $54.1558 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $217.86 | 9.594% | $238.7615 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #3 | $68.49 | 4.759% | $71.7494 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.33 | 4.731% | $17.1026 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #5 | $191.65 | 12.235% | $215.0984 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
Purchase #6 | $139.32 | 6.572% | $148.4761 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 12.431% | $264.1566 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.55 | $1,009.5004 | $1,009.51 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 |