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 | $50.63 | 7.571% | $54.4632 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.98 | 4.123% | $89.525 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 4.669% | $143.9617 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #4 | $198.40 | 7.604% | $213.4863 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.46 | 9.557% | $250.2939 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $180.78 | 5.209% | $190.1968 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #7 | $58.29 | 13.733% | $66.295 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.08 | $1,008.2219 | $1,008.23 | $1,008.25 | $1,008.30 |