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 | $49.32 | 6.306% | $52.4301 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $111.33 | 3.234% | $114.9304 | $114.93 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
Purchase #3 | $105.68 | 12.547% | $118.9397 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #4 | $101.90 | 10.405% | $112.5027 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #5 | $137.96 | 6.672% | $147.1647 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #6 | $185.57 | 6.185% | $197.0475 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $145.65 | 3.577% | $150.8599 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.41 | $893.8750 | $893.87 | $893.90 | $893.80 |