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 | $51.91 | 3.120% | $53.5296 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.54 | 8.776% | $110.4512 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
Purchase #3 | $168.80 | 12.582% | $190.0384 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #4 | $33.43 | 12.332% | $37.5526 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 3.841% | $249.7584 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 5.538% | $130.0756 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
Purchase #7 | $29.45 | 13.670% | $33.4758 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $748.90 | $804.8816 | $804.89 | $804.95 | $805.00 |