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 | $49.90 | 10.630% | $55.2044 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $193.29 | 4.227% | $201.4604 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 5.419% | $166.9732 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #4 | $39.48 | 11.137% | $43.8769 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $64.60 | 9.325% | $70.624 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.49 | 12.333% | $273.5196 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.46 | 10.532% | $266.8906 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.61 | $1,078.5491 | $1,078.54 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 |