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 | $49.36 | 8.348% | $53.4806 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.26 | 3.779% | $195.3743 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.59 | 5.317% | $232.3188 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
Purchase #4 | $166.78 | 10.296% | $183.9517 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #5 | $127.26 | 6.618% | $135.6821 | $135.68 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $121.68 | 6.561% | $129.6634 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.26 | 8.823% | $130.8705 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.19 | $1,061.3414 | $1,061.33 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.50 |