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 | $49.65 | 9.517% | $54.3752 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.34 | 9.367% | $122.8629 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
Purchase #3 | $58.81 | 5.725% | $62.1769 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.70 | 12.479% | $194.2512 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #5 | $165.90 | 11.806% | $185.4862 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #6 | $184.45 | 7.117% | $197.5773 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $64.83 | 12.549% | $72.9655 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.68 | $889.6952 | $889.71 | $889.75 | $889.90 |