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 | $50.83 | 4.750% | $53.2444 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #2 | $27.29 | 13.198% | $30.8917 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #3 | $64.43 | 12.420% | $72.4322 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $231.69 | 8.224% | $250.7442 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $143.75 | 7.436% | $154.4393 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.54 | 6.428% | $153.831 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #7 | $151.57 | 13.125% | $171.4636 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.10 | $887.0464 | $887.03 | $887.10 | $886.90 |