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 | $53.65 | 3.409% | $55.4789 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $243.80 | 8.308% | $264.0549 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.57 | 7.219% | $181.8113 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.80 | 8.594% | $175.7051 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #5 | $147.95 | 13.237% | $167.5341 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.99 | 3.259% | $227.1595 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
Purchase #7 | $24.76 | 7.706% | $26.668 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.52 | $1,098.4118 | $1,098.41 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.50 |