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 | $46.29 | 11.748% | $51.7281 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 10.597% | $155.2229 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 5.619% | $20.9971 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #4 | $116.67 | 12.494% | $131.2467 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
Purchase #5 | $250.80 | 3.236% | $258.9159 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #6 | $237.38 | 9.221% | $259.2688 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $170.53 | 3.257% | $176.0842 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.90 | $1,053.4637 | $1,053.47 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.40 |