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 | $51.73 | 7.215% | $55.4623 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.75 | 7.621% | $196.6774 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #3 | $127.35 | 4.478% | $133.0527 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
Purchase #4 | $235.41 | 4.308% | $245.5515 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
Purchase #5 | $199.90 | 3.403% | $206.7026 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
Purchase #6 | $136.98 | 4.340% | $142.9249 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.62 | 11.200% | $203.0734 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.74 | $1,183.4448 | $1,183.43 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.60 |