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 | $51.66 | 9.335% | $56.4825 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.46 | 9.319% | $152.4563 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
Purchase #3 | $54.69 | 10.360% | $60.3559 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
Purchase #4 | $246.66 | 9.469% | $270.0162 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #5 | $90.40 | 5.138% | $95.0448 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
Purchase #6 | $59.71 | 12.626% | $67.249 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #7 | $176.71 | 12.310% | $198.463 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.29 | $900.0677 | $900.07 | $900.05 | $900.10 |