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 | $51.87 | 5.627% | $54.7887 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $137.79 | 10.274% | $151.9465 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.41 | 13.673% | $165.2919 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $217.27 | 3.240% | $224.3095 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #5 | $34.66 | 8.276% | $37.5285 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.55 | 12.794% | $50.2497 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 12.552% | $264.8461 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.86 | $948.9609 | $948.97 | $949.00 | $948.80 |