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 | $49.86 | 5.121% | $52.4133 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 6.326% | $78.5749 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 3.456% | $237.8557 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.67 | 5.865% | $217.7325 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #5 | $144.27 | 3.115% | $148.764 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 11.141% | $118.5652 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.90 | 11.758% | $43.4739 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $849.19 | $897.3795 | $897.37 | $897.30 | $897.50 |