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 | $51.58 | 8.152% | $55.7848 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.36 | 4.830% | $89.4829 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $26.54 | 8.117% | $28.6943 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #4 | $169.28 | 12.398% | $190.2673 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $197.57 | 12.794% | $222.8471 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
Purchase #6 | $190.77 | 11.254% | $212.2393 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $117.48 | 11.383% | $130.8527 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.58 | $930.1684 | $930.16 | $930.20 | $930.20 |