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 | $45.37 | 13.419% | $51.4582 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.88 | 9.407% | $98.335 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
Purchase #3 | $77.89 | 11.539% | $86.8777 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #4 | $96.27 | 5.290% | $101.3627 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
Purchase #5 | $171.75 | 11.324% | $191.199 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $122.32 | 13.198% | $138.4638 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #7 | $113.90 | 3.136% | $117.4719 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.38 | $785.1683 | $785.17 | $785.15 | $785.30 |