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 | $51.39 | 8.518% | $55.7674 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $173.75 | 4.292% | $181.2074 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.45 | 12.338% | $169.0125 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #4 | $67.94 | 11.259% | $75.5894 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #5 | $185.91 | 8.310% | $201.3591 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.66 | 6.822% | $189.78 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.76 | 6.234% | $265.33 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.86 | $1,138.0458 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.10 |