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 | $51.72 | 3.497% | $53.5286 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 7.732% | $160.9408 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
Purchase #3 | $15.70 | 13.332% | $17.7931 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #4 | $67.80 | 10.419% | $74.8641 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 11.770% | $179.4132 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.62 | 9.815% | $260.9424 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
Purchase #7 | $125.67 | 4.683% | $131.5551 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.42 | $879.0373 | $879.03 | $879.05 | $879.00 |