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 | $45.86 | 12.474% | $51.5806 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 10.142% | $82.0338 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
Purchase #3 | $125.31 | 9.579% | $137.3134 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #4 | $235.37 | 12.615% | $265.0619 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
Purchase #5 | $115.96 | 11.484% | $129.2768 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #6 | $49.84 | 6.450% | $53.0547 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.97 | 5.790% | $178.7534 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.79 | $897.0746 | $897.06 | $897.10 | $897.20 |