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 | $50.46 | 5.792% | $53.3826 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.85 | 7.150% | $179.8513 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
Purchase #3 | $234.37 | 6.541% | $249.7001 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 7.805% | $182.751 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 7.604% | $163.515 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
Purchase #6 | $107.33 | 11.669% | $119.8543 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 5.235% | $5.83 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.03 | $954.8843 | $954.88 | $954.90 | $955.00 |