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 | $49.61 | 11.703% | $55.4159 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.93 | 6.292% | $133.8535 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
Purchase #3 | $216.92 | 12.277% | $243.5513 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.99 | 8.195% | $173.1012 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #5 | $126.90 | 11.151% | $141.0506 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
Purchase #6 | $153.43 | 5.222% | $161.4421 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.62 | 6.469% | $153.9755 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.40 | $1,062.3901 | $1,062.39 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 |