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 | $51.33 | 6.750% | $54.7948 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $168.81 | 6.163% | $179.2138 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.62 | 3.868% | $72.3129 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $210.69 | 11.337% | $234.5759 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 4.865% | $227.1481 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
Purchase #6 | $86.29 | 3.217% | $89.0659 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
Purchase #7 | $179.27 | 7.302% | $192.3603 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.62 | $1,049.4717 | $1,049.47 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 |