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 | $51.58 | 5.675% | $54.5072 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.45 | 12.671% | $131.2054 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $33.59 | 11.562% | $37.4737 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #4 | $123.86 | 6.408% | $131.7969 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #5 | $245.41 | 7.235% | $263.1654 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.59 | 4.349% | $255.2272 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #7 | $185.66 | 13.178% | $210.1263 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.14 | $1,083.5021 | $1,083.52 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 |