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 | $50.35 | 8.293% | $54.5255 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 13.489% | $148.3188 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.73 | 9.423% | $79.5833 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 10.866% | $147.3187 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.44 | 5.730% | $255.2745 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #6 | $43.46 | 8.208% | $47.0272 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $199.46 | 8.211% | $215.8377 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.01 | $947.8857 | $947.89 | $947.90 | $947.80 |