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 | $49.56 | 11.846% | $55.4309 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.67 | 5.245% | $108.055 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $178.95 | 4.374% | $186.7773 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #4 | $83.45 | 8.801% | $90.7944 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #5 | $111.75 | 13.843% | $127.2196 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.85 | 4.819% | $255.6011 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.51 | 10.605% | $162.0474 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.74 | $985.9257 | $985.93 | $985.95 | $985.90 |