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 | $50.84 | 8.381% | $55.1009 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 5.532% | $154.6888 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #3 | $198.25 | 3.794% | $205.7716 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
Purchase #4 | $177.90 | 3.188% | $183.5715 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #5 | $238.70 | 12.869% | $269.4183 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $147.41 | 3.468% | $152.5222 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #7 | $114.90 | 8.859% | $125.079 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.58 | $1,146.1523 | $1,146.15 | $1,146.10 | $1,146.20 |