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 | $53.67 | 3.448% | $55.5205 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.43 | 6.866% | $238.7707 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 6.759% | $53.2514 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
Purchase #4 | $220.71 | 13.737% | $251.0289 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
Purchase #5 | $76.50 | 5.136% | $80.429 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 7.168% | $167.8144 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $143.70 | 12.784% | $162.0706 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.48 | $1,008.8855 | $1,008.88 | $1,008.85 | $1,008.90 |