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 | $50.86 | 9.115% | $55.4959 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.95 | 12.561% | $101.2486 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $89.58 | 10.830% | $99.2815 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.37 | 12.861% | $234.0399 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
Purchase #5 | $33.67 | 11.351% | $37.4919 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $46.99 | 7.304% | $50.4221 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #7 | $135.92 | 5.872% | $143.9012 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $654.34 | $721.8811 | $721.88 | $721.90 | $721.80 |