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 | $47.80 | 7.284% | $51.2818 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $168.44 | 9.718% | $184.809 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.37 | 13.189% | $88.7062 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 9.435% | $64.9716 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
Purchase #5 | $52.35 | 12.416% | $58.8498 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $201.42 | 11.488% | $224.5591 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
Purchase #7 | $186.40 | 13.498% | $211.5603 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.15 | $884.7378 | $884.74 | $884.70 | $884.80 |