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 | $51.39 | 6.703% | $54.8347 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.66 | 12.769% | $111.2579 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.77 | 4.856% | $240.9276 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
Purchase #4 | $190.43 | 7.816% | $205.314 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #5 | $146.25 | 6.138% | $155.2268 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 7.800% | $127.0531 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #7 | $221.52 | 3.104% | $228.396 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.88 | $1,123.0101 | $1,123.01 | $1,123.05 | $1,123.00 |