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 | $50.94 | 9.508% | $55.7834 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $51.70 | 6.438% | $55.0284 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.94 | 6.540% | $166.1385 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
Purchase #4 | $235.81 | 12.871% | $266.1611 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #5 | $36.97 | 10.620% | $40.8962 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #6 | $178.56 | 12.429% | $200.7532 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #7 | $166.56 | 11.291% | $185.3663 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $876.48 | $970.1271 | $970.13 | $970.15 | $970.20 |