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 | $50.38 | 6.176% | $53.4915 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 11.586% | $232.5899 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 10.757% | $232.4346 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $61.65 | 7.850% | $66.4895 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.91 | 4.616% | $200.7686 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $87.78 | 12.468% | $98.7244 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.51 | 11.623% | $159.0739 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.53 | $1,043.5724 | $1,043.56 | $1,043.55 | $1,043.60 |