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 | $45.99 | 12.698% | $51.8298 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $115.47 | 3.454% | $119.4583 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
Purchase #3 | $100.79 | 7.385% | $108.2333 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.25 | 6.507% | $18.3725 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $246.87 | 9.732% | $270.8954 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.83 | 7.178% | $177.7333 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.79 | 6.203% | $236.6097 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.99 | $983.1323 | $983.13 | $983.15 | $983.10 |