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 | $45.75 | 12.145% | $51.3063 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $85.46 | 10.830% | $94.7153 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
Purchase #3 | $215.71 | 7.185% | $231.2088 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #4 | $89.79 | 9.388% | $98.2195 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 8.490% | $176.0793 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.94 | 13.336% | $40.733 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #7 | $123.62 | 4.526% | $129.215 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.57 | $821.4772 | $821.49 | $821.45 | $821.40 |