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 | $51.45 | 7.365% | $55.2393 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $92.79 | 6.212% | $98.5541 | $98.55 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
Purchase #3 | $77.30 | 13.302% | $87.5824 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 7.676% | $93.452 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 8.687% | $227.7536 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.79 | 7.556% | $170.7882 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 12.354% | $281.9636 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.63 | $1,015.3332 | $1,015.32 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.50 |