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 | $52.68 | 9.117% | $57.4828 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.85 | 8.582% | $173.5683 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #3 | $122.70 | 12.609% | $138.1712 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $13.90 | 5.453% | $14.658 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
Purchase #5 | $62.55 | 9.729% | $68.6355 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
Purchase #6 | $161.79 | 13.392% | $183.4569 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 12.120% | $261.8002 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.97 | $897.7729 | $897.78 | $897.75 | $897.90 |