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 | $51.57 | 7.557% | $55.4671 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.47 | 13.271% | $280.3117 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.74 | 4.836% | $158.0298 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $234.60 | 8.834% | $255.3246 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $207.84 | 5.625% | $219.531 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.88 | 7.613% | $246.3046 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $85.28 | 8.526% | $92.551 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,206.38 | $1,307.5198 | $1,307.51 | $1,307.50 | $1,307.50 |