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 | $53.63 | 3.602% | $55.5618 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $63.77 | 11.725% | $71.247 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.75 | 5.119% | $55.4503 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #4 | $173.28 | 6.682% | $184.8586 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 8.822% | $242.2269 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.48 | 8.248% | $261.3973 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #7 | $92.71 | 7.452% | $99.6187 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.21 | $970.3606 | $970.37 | $970.35 | $970.40 |