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 | $51.42 | 5.789% | $54.3967 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $234.69 | 3.244% | $242.3033 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $191.94 | 4.636% | $200.8383 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $79.91 | 3.213% | $82.4775 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.97 | 11.425% | $81.3068 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #6 | $56.80 | 6.325% | $60.3926 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #7 | $248.90 | 5.598% | $262.8334 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.63 | $984.5486 | $984.55 | $984.60 | $984.50 |