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 | $55.47 | 5.532% | $58.5386 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.47 | 9.436% | $211.7258 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #3 | $230.45 | 11.630% | $257.2513 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.50 | 9.353% | $217.0657 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.31 | 12.477% | $91.455 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.67 | 8.314% | $125.2868 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.49 | 9.742% | $268.3082 | $268.31 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.36 | $1,229.6314 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.70 |