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 | $45.78 | 7.409% | $49.1718 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
Purchase #2 | $223.34 | 13.530% | $253.5579 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
Purchase #3 | $166.95 | 12.624% | $188.0258 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.48 | 9.193% | $37.6497 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
Purchase #5 | $78.70 | 5.250% | $82.8318 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 3.829% | $246.8327 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
Purchase #7 | $152.78 | 3.745% | $158.5016 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.76 | $1,016.5713 | $1,016.57 | $1,016.60 | $1,016.50 |