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 | $52.40 | 7.744% | $56.4579 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.72 | 13.374% | $271.7802 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
Purchase #3 | $55.77 | 10.592% | $61.6772 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.79 | 10.342% | $21.8367 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #5 | $241.37 | 11.667% | $269.5306 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
Purchase #6 | $191.35 | 9.565% | $209.6526 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
Purchase #7 | $157.32 | 3.290% | $162.4958 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.72 | $1,053.4310 | $1,053.44 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.50 |