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 | $50.86 | 6.704% | $54.2697 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $231.76 | 9.705% | $254.2523 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 13.351% | $233.1743 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
Purchase #4 | $54.52 | 5.533% | $57.5366 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 7.748% | $265.9544 | $265.95 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
Purchase #6 | $190.28 | 4.772% | $199.3602 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.76 | 10.335% | $56.006 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.72 | $1,120.5535 | $1,120.55 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.70 |