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 | $144.89 | 12.154% | $162.4999 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 12.114% | $86.6978 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.45 | 5.119% | $261.1682 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.96 | 10.743% | $33.1786 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.74 | 10.386% | $179.6422 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $82.68 | 5.822% | $87.4936 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $52.32 | 13.798% | $59.5391 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.37 | $870.2194 | $870.22 | $870.25 | $870.20 |