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 | $50.30 | 8.373% | $54.5116 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.58 | 13.575% | $243.7092 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #3 | $69.84 | 3.841% | $72.5226 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 5.697% | $238.5581 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #5 | $152.92 | 4.401% | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #6 | $126.63 | 10.453% | $139.8666 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
Purchase #7 | $91.29 | 5.859% | $96.6387 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.26 | $1,005.4568 | $1,005.46 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.50 |