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 | $49.59 | 11.289% | $55.1882 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $245.88 | 6.506% | $261.877 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #3 | $132.27 | 3.387% | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.74 | 10.109% | $192.4045 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.85 | 10.340% | $80.3827 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $196.54 | 5.561% | $207.4696 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.56 | 3.238% | $253.5112 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,117.43 | $1,187.5832 | $1,187.58 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.70 |