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 | $49.44 | 9.207% | $53.9919 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #2 | $216.47 | 9.625% | $237.3052 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #3 | $100.89 | 5.376% | $106.3138 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 10.535% | $243.6744 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 10.853% | $139.575 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 9.181% | $262.3729 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.62 | 5.528% | $241.2581 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.09 | $1,284.4913 | $1,284.49 | $1,284.45 | $1,284.60 |