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 | $49.62 | 11.817% | $55.4836 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.61 | 4.210% | $129.8561 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
Purchase #3 | $187.27 | 3.383% | $193.6053 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
Purchase #4 | $155.87 | 10.471% | $172.1911 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 12.267% | $105.4075 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #6 | $96.83 | 10.171% | $106.6786 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 5.573% | $168.2517 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $867.46 | $931.4739 | $931.48 | $931.50 | $931.60 |