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 | $48.97 | 12.404% | $55.0442 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.87 | 3.237% | $174.3363 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #3 | $194.28 | 8.827% | $211.4291 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
Purchase #4 | $113.44 | 9.588% | $124.3166 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 7.796% | $256.1233 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $157.55 | 5.222% | $165.7773 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #7 | $244.52 | 12.102% | $274.1118 | $274.11 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.23 | $1,261.1386 | $1,261.14 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.00 |