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 | $46.66 | 12.475% | $52.4808 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.70 | 3.177% | $187.4726 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.38 | 7.627% | $153.2393 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #4 | $98.46 | 10.138% | $108.4419 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
Purchase #5 | $33.34 | 7.175% | $35.7321 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.47 | 12.192% | $203.5948 | $203.59 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
Purchase #7 | $202.77 | 13.276% | $229.6897 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.78 | $970.6512 | $970.64 | $970.70 | $970.60 |