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 | $52.90 | 3.576% | $54.7917 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $234.55 | 10.240% | $258.5679 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #3 | $185.72 | 4.513% | $194.1015 | $194.10 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
Purchase #4 | $207.76 | 10.118% | $228.7812 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $16.68 | 10.765% | $18.4756 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $90.47 | 11.487% | $100.8623 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.32 | 7.156% | $215.7265 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.40 | $1,071.3067 | $1,071.31 | $1,071.35 | $1,071.40 |