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 | $50.64 | 5.730% | $53.5417 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 4.819% | $195.3407 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 4.743% | $173.6115 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #4 | $39.49 | 8.524% | $42.8561 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.27 | 10.469% | $204.6659 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
Purchase #6 | $112.29 | 5.750% | $118.7467 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
Purchase #7 | $202.76 | 10.774% | $224.6054 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.56 | $1,013.3680 | $1,013.38 | $1,013.35 | $1,013.30 |