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 | $50.70 | 9.465% | $55.4988 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $64.70 | 3.851% | $67.1916 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 13.786% | $282.5989 | $282.60 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.50 | 11.141% | $219.5035 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #5 | $175.91 | 8.265% | $190.449 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.97 | 10.212% | $153.1616 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
Purchase #7 | $182.41 | 7.661% | $196.3844 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.55 | $1,164.7878 | $1,164.78 | $1,164.80 | $1,164.80 |