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 | $46.34 | 11.863% | $51.8373 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $126.30 | 12.804% | $142.4715 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 12.859% | $50.0755 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 8.531% | $85.1426 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $243.27 | 10.518% | $268.8571 | $268.86 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 13.516% | $245.4897 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $108.62 | 5.611% | $114.7147 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.61 | $958.5884 | $958.59 | $958.60 | $958.60 |