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 | $52.64 | 5.411% | $55.4884 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.34 | 7.466% | $78.8156 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $95.62 | 5.554% | $100.9307 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
Purchase #4 | $248.46 | 11.864% | $277.9373 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.43 | 10.147% | $199.8397 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
Purchase #6 | $219.54 | 5.307% | $231.191 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 6.453% | $30.2859 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.48 | $974.4886 | $974.50 | $974.55 | $974.40 |