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 | $50.42 | 9.648% | $55.2845 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $246.59 | 7.117% | $264.1398 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $82.64 | 8.751% | $89.8718 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $24.59 | 12.424% | $27.6451 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.59 | 3.649% | $195.4716 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.90 | 4.157% | $149.8819 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #7 | $214.69 | 5.637% | $226.7921 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.42 | $1,009.0868 | $1,009.08 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.10 |