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 | $47.81 | 9.519% | $52.361 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.76 | 12.122% | $116.3378 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.29 | 8.795% | $168.9478 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 5.783% | $40.4832 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.89 | 3.324% | $254.0634 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $148.85 | 11.564% | $166.063 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 7.108% | $188.4887 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.85 | $986.7449 | $986.74 | $986.75 | $986.80 |