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 | $49.70 | 11.869% | $55.5989 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 7.400% | $81.3125 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 5.783% | $242.8249 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.25 | 4.703% | $41.0959 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #5 | $241.62 | 11.504% | $269.416 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $168.84 | 4.404% | $176.2757 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $116.46 | 13.730% | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.13 | $998.9739 | $998.98 | $998.95 | $999.00 |