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 | 8.205% | $50.8022 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.67 | 8.847% | $84.5415 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $171.43 | 6.240% | $182.1272 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
Purchase #4 | $173.87 | 8.854% | $189.2644 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 9.712% | $218.9303 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 11.426% | $159.6623 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 6.249% | $100.6072 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.45 | $985.9351 | $985.93 | $985.95 | $985.90 |