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 | $49.86 | 5.422% | $52.5634 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $122.84 | 12.600% | $138.3178 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #3 | $176.62 | 6.255% | $187.6676 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.28 | 4.675% | $222.2041 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #5 | $13.89 | 3.353% | $14.3557 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.62 | 8.253% | $205.2693 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #7 | $144.73 | 8.377% | $156.854 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.84 | $977.2319 | $977.23 | $977.15 | $977.40 |