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 | $47.63 | 7.802% | $51.3461 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $89.71 | 9.794% | $98.4962 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $224.91 | 12.613% | $253.2779 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.75 | 7.810% | $171.1484 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $113.59 | 11.673% | $126.8494 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
Purchase #6 | $129.95 | 13.723% | $147.783 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.93 | 13.454% | $191.6578 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.47 | $1,040.5588 | $1,040.57 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.50 |