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 | $53.27 | 3.750% | $55.2676 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $244.83 | 3.535% | $253.4847 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.39 | 8.317% | $215.9733 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
Purchase #4 | $79.84 | 8.199% | $86.3861 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $121.42 | 12.747% | $136.8974 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #6 | $159.41 | 9.103% | $173.9211 | $173.92 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #7 | $116.51 | 12.764% | $131.3813 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.67 | $1,053.3115 | $1,053.31 | $1,053.30 | $1,053.40 |