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 | $51.74 | 6.214% | $54.9551 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.35 | 13.859% | $111.9803 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #3 | $171.25 | 10.730% | $189.6251 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
Purchase #4 | $243.71 | 12.719% | $274.7075 | $274.71 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
Purchase #5 | $238.66 | 8.176% | $258.1728 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.49 | 11.268% | $275.3772 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #7 | $79.35 | 9.188% | $86.6407 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.55 | $1,251.4587 | $1,251.47 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 |