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 | $51.95 | 10.656% | $57.4858 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.50 | 12.753% | $263.2783 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 5.806% | $75.609 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.95 | 3.824% | $160.8753 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $22.59 | 10.620% | $24.9891 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Purchase #6 | $147.25 | 11.747% | $164.5475 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
Purchase #7 | $102.75 | 11.370% | $114.4327 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.45 | $861.2177 | $861.23 | $861.30 | $861.20 |