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 | $51.90 | 6.615% | $55.3332 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.31 | 3.346% | $159.4732 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.89 | 10.409% | $270.3806 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #4 | $154.26 | 9.357% | $168.6941 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #5 | $138.30 | 10.611% | $152.975 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.53 | 12.136% | $246.1722 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.89 | 12.629% | $245.4073 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.08 | $1,298.4356 | $1,298.43 | $1,298.45 | $1,298.50 |