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 | $51.43 | 13.189% | $58.2131 | $58.21 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.48 | 9.291% | $150.2533 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $161.40 | 11.535% | $180.0175 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $146.25 | 10.169% | $161.1222 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #5 | $93.74 | 3.679% | $97.1887 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #6 | $43.60 | 6.279% | $46.3376 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.49 | 12.132% | $174.354 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.39 | $867.4864 | $867.48 | $867.45 | $867.50 |