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 | $50.80 | 3.289% | $52.4708 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.85 | 9.318% | $179.1175 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $146.57 | 12.795% | $165.3236 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.90 | 4.300% | $241.8717 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #5 | $170.76 | 9.707% | $187.3357 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $82.53 | 9.627% | $90.4752 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $58.99 | 6.686% | $62.9341 | $62.93 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.40 | $979.5286 | $979.53 | $979.50 | $979.50 |