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 | $48.52 | 4.860% | $50.8781 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #2 | $126.49 | 6.617% | $134.8598 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.45 | 10.711% | $161.0291 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
Purchase #4 | $162.45 | 13.453% | $184.3044 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #5 | $76.88 | 9.125% | $83.8953 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 6.740% | $145.0276 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
Purchase #7 | $189.44 | 13.644% | $215.2872 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.10 | $975.2815 | $975.29 | $975.35 | $975.30 |