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 | $50.75 | 5.559% | $53.5712 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 5.258% | $77.4909 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #3 | $225.64 | 9.700% | $247.5271 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #4 | $134.66 | 7.104% | $144.2262 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 7.826% | $236.7859 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $64.83 | 12.174% | $72.7224 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.80 | 6.546% | $110.5947 | $110.59 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.90 | $942.9184 | $942.92 | $942.95 | $942.90 |