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 | $51.75 | 11.152% | $57.5212 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.52 | 10.620% | $96.8146 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 7.317% | $57.2322 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.86 | 3.713% | $55.8598 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.27 | 13.822% | $206.3251 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.66 | 8.258% | $171.7621 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $247.79 | 13.620% | $281.539 | $281.54 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $834.18 | $927.0540 | $927.05 | $927.05 | $927.00 |