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 | $50.56 | 10.560% | $55.8991 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #2 | $161.28 | 8.340% | $174.7308 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 7.713% | $225.4756 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.39 | 3.489% | $82.1599 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 12.325% | $157.592 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 12.697% | $242.6817 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #7 | $48.34 | 5.360% | $50.931 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.54 | $989.4701 | $989.47 | $989.55 | $989.50 |