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 | $45.89 | 10.785% | $50.8392 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $94.81 | 8.676% | $103.0357 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
Purchase #3 | $76.85 | 9.126% | $83.8633 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #4 | $212.76 | 7.546% | $228.8149 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $213.76 | 7.403% | $229.5847 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 8.550% | $200.6655 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $147.33 | 7.645% | $158.5934 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.26 | $1,055.3967 | $1,055.39 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.40 |