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 | $50.53 | 9.646% | $55.4041 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.49 | 12.699% | $282.2997 | $282.30 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.45 | 8.200% | $255.8389 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.50 | 4.524% | $161.4896 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 5.361% | $247.1348 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #6 | $96.57 | 12.800% | $108.931 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
Purchase #7 | $33.46 | 4.272% | $34.8894 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.56 | $1,145.9875 | $1,145.98 | $1,146.05 | $1,145.90 |