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 | $47.62 | 12.312% | $53.483 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.27 | 9.488% | $18.9086 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #3 | $16.80 | 7.616% | $18.0795 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $240.51 | 10.361% | $265.4292 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
Purchase #5 | $199.62 | 5.167% | $209.9344 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
Purchase #6 | $224.59 | 5.551% | $237.057 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 3.607% | $153.2969 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.37 | $956.1886 | $956.19 | $956.25 | $956.20 |