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 | $49.91 | 10.874% | $55.3372 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $16.75 | 7.813% | $18.0587 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #3 | $77.39 | 4.353% | $80.7588 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $214.55 | 11.157% | $238.4873 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $237.33 | 11.342% | $264.248 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.98 | 9.632% | $271.8654 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
Purchase #7 | $166.27 | 8.657% | $180.664 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.18 | $1,109.4194 | $1,109.43 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.50 |