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 | $52.73 | 5.251% | $55.4989 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.29 | 12.683% | $107.3756 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.50 | 13.725% | $90.4114 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #4 | $214.93 | 8.124% | $232.3909 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 6.867% | $6.8715 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.70 | 6.177% | $214.159 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #7 | $103.73 | 6.694% | $110.6737 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.31 | $817.3810 | $817.38 | $817.35 | $817.50 |