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 | $49.92 | 4.679% | $52.2558 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $170.48 | 11.639% | $190.3222 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.77 | 6.330% | $169.8834 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #4 | $246.92 | 6.344% | $262.5846 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #5 | $90.41 | 7.861% | $97.5171 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 6.574% | $7.3003 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 12.859% | $282.7569 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.89 | $1,062.6203 | $1,062.62 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.70 |