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 | $51.30 | 8.658% | $55.7416 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
Purchase #2 | $223.32 | 11.135% | $248.1867 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 3.234% | $246.3266 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
Purchase #4 | $138.54 | 8.596% | $150.4489 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #5 | $88.26 | 13.659% | $100.3154 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $85.77 | 7.863% | $92.5141 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.65 | 5.472% | $249.5995 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.45 | $1,143.1328 | $1,143.14 | $1,143.15 | $1,143.00 |