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 | $51.34 | 5.870% | $54.3537 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $222.29 | 5.844% | $235.2806 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.93 | 8.661% | $79.2465 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
Purchase #4 | $192.71 | 6.732% | $205.6832 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 7.686% | $264.6599 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.51 | 6.332% | $85.6079 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.92 | 6.242% | $164.5901 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.47 | $1,089.4219 | $1,089.42 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.50 |