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 | $49.43 | 12.256% | $55.4881 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.61 | 6.534% | $238.2207 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 7.438% | $39.2578 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.72 | 10.130% | $164.8866 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
Purchase #5 | $211.58 | 7.700% | $227.8717 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
Purchase #6 | $89.59 | 7.810% | $96.587 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 3.350% | $258.1786 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.28 | $1,080.4905 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 |