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 | $48.40 | 7.336% | $51.9506 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.56 | 8.734% | $185.4567 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #3 | $182.34 | 7.759% | $196.4878 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $10.28 | 9.212% | $11.227 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $23.36 | 8.158% | $25.2657 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
Purchase #6 | $143.71 | 6.778% | $153.4507 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.74 | 5.625% | $239.4941 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.39 | $863.3326 | $863.34 | $863.35 | $863.50 |