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 | $50.86 | 7.218% | $54.5311 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.37 | 9.564% | $186.6642 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
Purchase #3 | $207.39 | 13.448% | $235.2798 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #4 | $84.56 | 12.578% | $95.196 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $139.29 | 11.196% | $154.8849 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
Purchase #6 | $87.48 | 13.250% | $99.0711 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 8.251% | $174.912 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.53 | $1,000.5391 | $1,000.53 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.60 |