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 | $52.67 | 5.234% | $55.4267 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $243.60 | 13.255% | $275.8892 | $275.89 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 13.140% | $56.3211 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $164.38 | 4.217% | $171.3119 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #5 | $175.99 | 8.643% | $191.2008 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $47.46 | 12.812% | $53.5406 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.78 | 11.243% | $276.7503 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.66 | $1,080.4406 | $1,080.44 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 |