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 | $49.64 | 11.828% | $55.5114 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.87 | 11.820% | $160.8754 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #3 | $48.55 | 11.248% | $54.0109 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #4 | $203.56 | 6.773% | $217.3471 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 5.513% | $248.5464 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #6 | $71.94 | 7.624% | $77.4247 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #7 | $174.53 | 5.328% | $183.829 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.65 | $997.5449 | $997.55 | $997.55 | $997.40 |