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 | $51.38 | 5.131% | $54.0163 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #2 | $214.61 | 7.840% | $231.4354 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
Purchase #3 | $80.66 | 3.282% | $83.3073 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #4 | $139.50 | 3.715% | $144.6824 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #5 | $196.29 | 11.382% | $218.6317 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 11.684% | $89.0121 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 12.592% | $157.2798 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.83 | $978.3650 | $978.37 | $978.40 | $978.30 |