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 | $46.52 | 8.785% | $50.6068 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $241.49 | 12.411% | $271.4613 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.88 | 12.273% | $142.452 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $23.75 | 5.425% | $25.0384 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
Purchase #5 | $78.38 | 3.655% | $81.2448 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #6 | $83.28 | 12.599% | $93.7724 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
Purchase #7 | $169.69 | 10.727% | $187.8926 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.99 | $852.4683 | $852.46 | $852.45 | $852.50 |