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 | $52.40 | 9.721% | $57.4938 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 3.691% | $82.2373 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $187.46 | 11.705% | $209.4022 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $172.45 | 6.294% | $183.304 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #5 | $245.73 | 7.172% | $263.3538 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #6 | $146.29 | 8.684% | $158.9938 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #7 | $142.79 | 5.346% | $150.4236 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.43 | $1,105.2085 | $1,105.19 | $1,105.20 | $1,105.20 |