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 | $49.78 | 11.572% | $55.5405 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.45 | 11.801% | $244.2293 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #3 | $17.30 | 7.231% | $18.551 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $41.95 | 6.353% | $44.6151 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $213.92 | 11.566% | $238.662 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 3.549% | $239.9645 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $42.68 | 8.862% | $46.4623 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.82 | $888.0247 | $888.02 | $888.00 | $888.10 |