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 | $53.25 | 3.564% | $55.1478 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $155.70 | 6.208% | $165.3659 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.83 | 11.766% | $274.7544 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 9.440% | $5.9426 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
Purchase #5 | $87.83 | 13.182% | $99.4078 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #6 | $175.93 | 7.170% | $188.5442 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $49.59 | 3.325% | $51.2389 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.56 | $840.4016 | $840.40 | $840.40 | $840.30 |