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 | $46.88 | 7.339% | $50.3205 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $133.79 | 10.581% | $147.9463 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
Purchase #3 | $52.82 | 12.226% | $59.2778 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #4 | $187.78 | 12.290% | $210.8582 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
Purchase #5 | $39.61 | 4.194% | $41.2712 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
Purchase #6 | $200.37 | 3.579% | $207.5412 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
Purchase #7 | $161.89 | 4.642% | $169.4049 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.14 | $886.6201 | $886.62 | $886.60 | $886.60 |