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 | $50.31 | 5.590% | $53.1223 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #2 | $91.34 | 9.504% | $100.021 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 12.684% | $76.3321 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
Purchase #4 | $156.32 | 8.328% | $169.3383 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
Purchase #5 | $120.78 | 8.825% | $131.4388 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $234.96 | 7.318% | $252.1544 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
Purchase #7 | $181.80 | 4.214% | $189.4611 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.25 | $971.8680 | $971.86 | $971.85 | $971.80 |