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 | $50.78 | 8.778% | $55.2375 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $194.93 | 10.188% | $214.7895 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 6.252% | $217.3172 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #4 | $130.86 | 10.485% | $144.5807 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $182.75 | 3.547% | $189.2321 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.80 | 8.546% | $270.0624 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
Purchase #7 | $100.31 | 3.153% | $103.4728 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,112.96 | $1,194.6922 | $1,194.69 | $1,194.70 | $1,194.70 |