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 | $49.79 | 9.468% | $54.5041 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.95 | 8.839% | $145.7898 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #3 | $31.30 | 7.340% | $33.5974 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #4 | $128.87 | 8.271% | $139.5288 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #5 | $210.47 | 13.364% | $238.5972 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $85.52 | 13.222% | $96.8275 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #7 | $162.37 | 4.874% | $170.2839 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.27 | $879.1287 | $879.13 | $879.20 | $879.10 |