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 | $46.95 | 6.501% | $50.0022 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $199.40 | 8.475% | $216.2992 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 8.153% | $150.8302 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 4.692% | $208.2533 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #5 | $68.53 | 13.619% | $77.8631 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
Purchase #6 | $56.63 | 4.277% | $59.0521 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.98 | 5.398% | $76.9195 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.87 | $839.2196 | $839.21 | $839.20 | $839.30 |