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 | $49.33 | 12.478% | $55.4854 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.55 | 12.371% | $244.4631 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.80 | 5.280% | $16.6342 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #4 | $96.71 | 4.780% | $101.3327 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
Purchase #5 | $215.63 | 9.637% | $236.4103 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #6 | $206.43 | 10.585% | $228.2806 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #7 | $144.84 | 6.725% | $154.5805 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.29 | $1,037.1868 | $1,037.18 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.20 |