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 | $51.48 | 7.580% | $55.3822 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 6.746% | $267.4628 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
Purchase #3 | $93.46 | 5.763% | $98.8461 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
Purchase #4 | $91.32 | 11.473% | $101.7971 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #5 | $211.80 | 10.401% | $233.8293 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
Purchase #6 | $97.44 | 11.569% | $108.7128 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #7 | $155.47 | 13.404% | $176.3092 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.53 | $1,042.3395 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 |