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 | $48.58 | 13.286% | $55.0343 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
Purchase #2 | $82.42 | 6.129% | $87.4715 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $190.75 | 5.177% | $200.6251 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 6.333% | $261.9513 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 5.716% | $122.176 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.29 | 4.418% | $53.556 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.70 | 13.142% | $196.5277 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.66 | $977.3419 | $977.35 | $977.40 | $977.40 |