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 | $51.60 | 5.368% | $54.3699 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 3.727% | $200.9607 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #3 | $114.42 | 5.145% | $120.3069 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 5.131% | $263.6475 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #5 | $120.76 | 7.266% | $129.5344 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $122.92 | 10.349% | $135.641 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
Purchase #7 | $165.41 | 9.432% | $181.0115 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.63 | $1,085.4719 | $1,085.47 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.40 |