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 | $52.87 | 5.263% | $55.6525 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $113.79 | 3.822% | $118.1391 | $118.14 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 13.194% | $163.9162 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.51 | 13.171% | $251.8168 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #5 | $123.87 | 9.393% | $135.5051 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 12.666% | $272.9897 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 13.567% | $279.3635 | $279.36 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.14 | $1,277.3829 | $1,277.39 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.40 |