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 | $48.43 | 13.664% | $55.0475 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 6.309% | $265.4536 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.51 | 3.466% | $83.3005 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.50 | 10.173% | $236.3211 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $46.42 | 12.323% | $52.1403 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #6 | $81.57 | 5.469% | $86.0311 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #7 | $200.54 | 8.407% | $217.3994 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.67 | $995.6935 | $995.69 | $995.70 | $995.60 |