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 | $52.61 | 5.418% | $55.4604 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.61 | 6.582% | $239.3938 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 3.420% | $85.5801 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.66 | 7.409% | $239.1569 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
Purchase #5 | $222.82 | 6.868% | $238.1233 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $100.77 | 4.355% | $105.1585 | $105.16 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
Purchase #7 | $118.56 | 11.187% | $131.8233 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.78 | $1,094.6963 | $1,094.69 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.80 |