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 | $51.51 | 5.697% | $54.4445 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $224.98 | 3.312% | $232.4313 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.34 | 9.614% | $242.6196 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.53 | 4.395% | $165.4974 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #5 | $143.92 | 6.122% | $152.7308 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.97 | 13.629% | $210.1796 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #7 | $150.44 | 12.323% | $168.9787 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.69 | $1,226.8819 | $1,226.88 | $1,226.95 | $1,226.80 |