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 | $152.62 | 3.729% | $158.3112 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 12.169% | $42.4896 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.91 | 8.158% | $55.0632 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #4 | $52.33 | 8.482% | $56.7686 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
Purchase #5 | $65.86 | 11.493% | $73.4293 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #6 | $82.29 | 3.282% | $84.9908 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #7 | $51.74 | 5.200% | $54.4305 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $493.63 | $525.4832 | $525.48 | $525.50 | $525.50 |