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 | $50.57 | 10.623% | $55.9421 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
Purchase #2 | $173.99 | 7.378% | $186.827 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
Purchase #3 | $64.99 | 12.659% | $73.2171 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #4 | $86.29 | 11.169% | $95.9277 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.68 | 7.719% | $242.023 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #6 | $183.52 | 5.844% | $194.2449 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #7 | $26.73 | 13.665% | $30.3827 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.77 | $878.5645 | $878.56 | $878.60 | $878.40 |