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 | $54.25 | 4.174% | $56.5144 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.26 | 13.258% | $138.4692 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 3.465% | $186.0818 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 12.263% | $62.7999 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.80 | 4.393% | $89.5692 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $208.46 | 6.757% | $222.5456 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 11.184% | $274.4466 | $274.45 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.40 | $1,030.4267 | $1,030.43 | $1,030.40 | $1,030.40 |