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 | $51.94 | 5.300% | $54.6928 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 8.666% | $188.5355 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.25 | 7.468% | $260.3412 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $204.86 | 13.365% | $232.2395 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #5 | $179.89 | 11.543% | $200.6547 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 11.176% | $237.6165 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 10.360% | $42.7314 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.89 | $1,216.8116 | $1,216.81 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.70 |