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 | $50.50 | 5.650% | $53.3533 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $245.72 | 12.565% | $276.5947 | $276.59 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #3 | $96.47 | 8.858% | $105.0153 | $105.02 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Purchase #4 | $95.81 | 3.549% | $99.2103 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #5 | $47.53 | 12.620% | $53.5283 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 7.722% | $172.2475 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #7 | $93.49 | 11.647% | $104.3788 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.42 | $864.3282 | $864.33 | $864.35 | $864.30 |