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 | $50.35 | 5.599% | $53.1691 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
Purchase #2 | $187.90 | 6.814% | $200.7035 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #3 | $62.72 | 4.160% | $65.3292 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
Purchase #4 | $248.88 | 9.282% | $271.981 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Purchase #5 | $212.65 | 5.274% | $223.8652 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.75 | 13.397% | $82.4963 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.45 | 6.650% | $123.1274 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.70 | $1,020.6717 | $1,020.68 | $1,020.70 | $1,020.70 |