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 | $52.89 | 3.105% | $54.5322 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 13.852% | $180.1936 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 6.669% | $207.5779 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #4 | $150.35 | 3.265% | $155.2589 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $183.81 | 8.842% | $200.0625 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $132.33 | 8.861% | $144.0558 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $122.66 | 8.355% | $132.9082 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.91 | $1,074.5891 | $1,074.59 | $1,074.60 | $1,074.70 |