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 | $49.70 | 13.684% | $56.5009 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 9.551% | $16.2464 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
Purchase #3 | $178.92 | 8.394% | $193.9385 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
Purchase #4 | $212.34 | 8.184% | $229.7179 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #5 | $175.52 | 7.665% | $188.9736 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
Purchase #6 | $75.71 | 4.843% | $79.3766 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.34 | 12.127% | $161.8441 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.36 | $926.5980 | $926.60 | $926.60 | $926.50 |