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 | $48.94 | 13.393% | $55.4945 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.37 | 10.153% | $270.2824 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.50 | 12.765% | $107.6906 | $107.69 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #4 | $224.62 | 13.651% | $255.2829 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 9.521% | $129.1691 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
Purchase #6 | $16.50 | 5.104% | $17.3422 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
Purchase #7 | $134.70 | 11.543% | $150.2484 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.57 | $985.5101 | $985.50 | $985.55 | $985.50 |