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 | $47.98 | 11.477% | $53.4867 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.99 | 9.378% | $117.0235 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
Purchase #3 | $229.82 | 11.227% | $255.6219 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $183.78 | 5.252% | $193.4321 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.27 | 4.500% | $153.8972 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #6 | $110.81 | 4.359% | $115.6402 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 12.110% | $147.604 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.31 | $1,036.7056 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 |