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 | $49.75 | 10.469% | $54.9583 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $162.48 | 6.867% | $173.6375 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.27 | 9.669% | $267.8885 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
Purchase #4 | $92.54 | 11.560% | $103.2376 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 7.380% | $234.7971 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
Purchase #6 | $27.47 | 9.139% | $29.9805 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 13.660% | $136.7557 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.49 | $1,001.2552 | $1,001.27 | $1,001.30 | $1,001.30 |