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 | $54.39 | 9.370% | $59.4863 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $238.43 | 5.551% | $251.6652 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.30 | 13.710% | $54.9219 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #4 | $174.42 | 6.281% | $185.3753 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 11.137% | $22.5386 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #6 | $123.87 | 13.166% | $140.1787 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 3.192% | $124.6559 | $124.66 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.49 | $838.8219 | $838.84 | $838.85 | $838.90 |