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 | $51.75 | 7.248% | $55.5008 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.88 | 9.840% | $53.6898 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #3 | $169.92 | 13.408% | $192.7029 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.43 | 8.423% | $173.943 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $164.28 | 7.171% | $176.0605 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.69 | 7.420% | $243.5104 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 8.567% | $170.0268 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.56 | $1,065.4342 | $1,065.43 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.40 |