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 | $48.42 | 12.595% | $54.5185 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 4.783% | $17.4359 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $56.95 | 4.195% | $59.3391 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
Purchase #4 | $159.73 | 13.823% | $181.8095 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.80 | 7.664% | $253.8717 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 6.363% | $149.9506 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $125.98 | 7.459% | $135.3768 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.50 | $852.3021 | $852.31 | $852.30 | $852.30 |