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 | $51.72 | 5.371% | $54.4979 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $202.25 | 11.803% | $226.1216 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
Purchase #3 | $42.99 | 13.852% | $48.945 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
Purchase #4 | $198.27 | 10.358% | $218.8068 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #5 | $179.46 | 5.678% | $189.6497 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $75.69 | 3.681% | $78.4761 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $225.69 | 13.162% | $255.3953 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.07 | $1,071.8924 | $1,071.91 | $1,071.90 | $1,071.80 |