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 | $52.41 | 5.744% | $55.4204 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.92 | 4.621% | $143.2471 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $203.85 | 10.108% | $224.4552 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 11.455% | $258.0518 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 10.371% | $242.7279 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
Purchase #6 | $51.40 | 13.698% | $58.4408 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
Purchase #7 | $184.61 | 11.338% | $205.5411 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.64 | $1,187.8843 | $1,187.89 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.80 |