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 | $50.49 | 3.611% | $52.3132 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.80 | 4.620% | $53.147 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.95 | 6.855% | $92.9104 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
Purchase #4 | $123.37 | 6.425% | $131.2965 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #5 | $94.54 | 6.184% | $100.3864 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #6 | $218.44 | 5.189% | $229.7749 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 12.842% | $277.9863 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.94 | $937.8147 | $937.82 | $937.80 | $937.80 |