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 | $51.81 | 5.280% | $54.5456 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 5.842% | $168.1618 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 6.818% | $47.5447 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #4 | $124.32 | 13.785% | $141.4575 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $237.90 | 13.814% | $270.7635 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $209.68 | 5.684% | $221.5982 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #7 | $216.83 | 9.578% | $237.598 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.93 | $1,141.6693 | $1,141.67 | $1,141.65 | $1,141.70 |