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 | $49.95 | 10.148% | $55.0189 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 13.220% | $216.7597 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 12.666% | $179.4206 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $204.51 | 3.623% | $211.9194 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 6.404% | $59.2989 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.46 | 5.445% | $82.7321 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #7 | $51.68 | 13.304% | $58.5555 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.03 | $863.7051 | $863.71 | $863.65 | $863.70 |