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 | $48.96 | 3.220% | $50.5365 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 5.637% | $130.2187 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #3 | $56.81 | 6.584% | $60.5504 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $139.30 | 7.686% | $150.0066 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #5 | $78.49 | 9.475% | $85.9269 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #6 | $141.70 | 7.688% | $152.5939 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 8.862% | $131.2549 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.10 | $761.0879 | $761.09 | $761.10 | $761.10 |