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 | $48.30 | 8.687% | $52.4958 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.96 | 6.435% | $173.4465 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $91.65 | 9.709% | $100.5483 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.90 | 6.400% | $42.4536 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.99 | 12.352% | $96.6115 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #6 | $133.48 | 10.189% | $147.0803 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
Purchase #7 | $74.32 | 6.505% | $79.1545 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.60 | $691.7905 | $691.79 | $691.80 | $691.80 |