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 | $50.42 | 8.471% | $54.6911 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $91.64 | 12.543% | $103.1344 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
Purchase #3 | $123.41 | 8.260% | $133.6037 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 5.120% | $244.2989 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 13.550% | $176.3432 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 13.553% | $278.4887 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.66 | 5.475% | $26.0101 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.08 | $1,016.5701 | $1,016.56 | $1,016.60 | $1,016.50 |