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 | $50.62 | 11.600% | $56.4919 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.34 | 13.424% | $114.9439 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.60 | 13.415% | $97.0832 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
Purchase #4 | $135.96 | 9.161% | $148.4153 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 6.321% | $223.5399 | $223.54 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 5.412% | $115.268 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.36 | 9.451% | $213.8235 | $213.82 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.48 | $969.5657 | $969.56 | $969.55 | $969.50 |