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 | $48.92 | 9.264% | $53.4519 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 6.861% | $152.6616 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
Purchase #3 | $98.60 | 10.272% | $108.7282 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #4 | $87.34 | 11.790% | $97.6374 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 11.845% | $255.5658 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 11.157% | $174.9389 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $217.75 | 13.286% | $246.6803 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.35 | $1,089.6641 | $1,089.67 | $1,089.70 | $1,089.70 |