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 | $51.55 | 6.361% | $54.8291 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 10.796% | $162.2053 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.47 | 12.528% | $98.4282 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.87 | 5.587% | $178.3048 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.47 | 9.404% | $254.3315 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #6 | $236.55 | 7.465% | $254.2085 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $199.36 | 3.419% | $206.1761 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,122.67 | $1,208.4835 | $1,208.49 | $1,208.55 | $1,208.40 |