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 | $48.25 | 8.703% | $52.4492 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.30 | 7.604% | $85.33 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.39 | 4.126% | $156.5951 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $77.47 | 10.296% | $85.4463 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.27 | 12.428% | $38.5291 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.55 | 9.201% | $189.5183 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #7 | $93.78 | 6.157% | $99.554 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.01 | $707.4220 | $707.43 | $707.45 | $707.30 |