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 | $50.40 | 11.342% | $56.1164 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #2 | $131.80 | 11.126% | $146.4641 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.98 | 9.240% | $263.2466 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
Purchase #4 | $63.50 | 6.226% | $67.4535 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 8.530% | $30.2582 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
Purchase #6 | $216.44 | 5.557% | $228.4676 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 5.636% | $168.5528 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.56 | $960.5592 | $960.56 | $960.50 | $960.70 |