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 | $47.82 | 11.730% | $53.4293 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.76 | 6.181% | $213.169 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
Purchase #3 | $121.57 | 13.450% | $137.9212 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.99 | 10.549% | $78.4787 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.43 | 12.631% | $261.7882 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.87 | 10.482% | $185.4661 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 9.636% | $120.5448 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.39 | $1,050.7973 | $1,050.80 | $1,050.80 | $1,050.80 |