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 | $49.98 | 10.546% | $55.2509 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 7.669% | $91.2495 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $66.85 | 5.861% | $70.7681 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 5.213% | $224.4825 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.80 | 9.243% | $79.5289 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #6 | $67.88 | 4.152% | $70.6984 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 8.458% | $230.6468 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.28 | $822.6251 | $822.63 | $822.65 | $822.60 |