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 | $48.49 | 8.472% | $52.5981 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 11.488% | $162.3265 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.63 | 10.453% | $176.3161 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #4 | $21.56 | 5.767% | $22.8034 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 11.571% | $262.839 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 13.190% | $266.3813 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.33 | 3.781% | $127.9931 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.53 | $1,071.2575 | $1,071.26 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.20 |