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 | $46.64 | 11.484% | $51.9961 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $88.68 | 10.709% | $98.1767 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.44 | 7.506% | $144.5311 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 4.628% | $143.8635 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.51 | 13.534% | $178.8274 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #6 | $69.98 | 3.775% | $72.6217 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #7 | $185.72 | 12.674% | $209.2582 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.47 | $899.2747 | $899.28 | $899.30 | $899.30 |