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 | $49.53 | 5.131% | $52.0714 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
Purchase #2 | $73.77 | 8.452% | $80.005 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $115.57 | 11.168% | $128.4769 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #4 | $64.25 | 12.731% | $72.4297 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.86 | 9.691% | $215.9377 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #6 | $176.31 | 11.335% | $196.2947 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.31 | 11.478% | $270.1223 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.60 | $1,015.3377 | $1,015.34 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.30 |