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 | $50.55 | 6.303% | $53.7362 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #2 | $135.46 | 10.178% | $149.2471 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
Purchase #3 | $192.41 | 3.416% | $198.9827 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #4 | $114.25 | 3.550% | $118.3059 | $118.31 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
Purchase #5 | $86.35 | 6.266% | $91.7607 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #6 | $165.50 | 8.635% | $179.7909 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #7 | $62.38 | 3.560% | $64.6007 | $64.60 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.90 | $856.4242 | $856.43 | $856.45 | $856.40 |