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 | $50.60 | 10.161% | $55.7415 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 10.793% | $55.1417 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 9.342% | $265.2746 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
Purchase #4 | $185.71 | 7.413% | $199.4767 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $201.42 | 3.190% | $207.8453 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
Purchase #6 | $149.96 | 5.233% | $157.8074 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.37 | 13.149% | $190.509 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.44 | $1,131.7962 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.80 | $1,131.70 |