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 | $51.42 | 6.496% | $54.7602 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $81.83 | 5.412% | $86.2586 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.38 | 7.386% | $167.9302 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 12.843% | $280.8549 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
Purchase #5 | $154.51 | 4.556% | $161.5495 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.50 | 8.724% | $223.4278 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.94 | 9.550% | $77.7148 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.47 | $1,052.4960 | $1,052.49 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 |