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 | $46.91 | 9.748% | $51.4828 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 8.307% | $139.3911 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.44 | 6.400% | $70.6922 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #4 | $199.98 | 5.256% | $210.4909 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 3.349% | $143.19 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #6 | $105.45 | 7.845% | $113.7226 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 5.517% | $91.2722 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.53 | $820.2418 | $820.23 | $820.25 | $820.30 |