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 | $50.37 | 9.172% | $54.9899 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 10.211% | $18.3281 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.38 | 8.122% | $82.5836 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #4 | $95.71 | 9.527% | $104.8283 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #5 | $111.76 | 7.545% | $120.1923 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
Purchase #6 | $54.74 | 8.853% | $59.5861 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $17.46 | 6.539% | $18.6017 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $423.05 | $459.1100 | $459.11 | $459.20 | $459.10 |