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 | $48.25 | 8.728% | $52.4613 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.31 | 13.308% | $173.7125 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $74.32 | 6.656% | $79.2667 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
Purchase #4 | $57.80 | 5.377% | $60.9079 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.89 | 4.799% | $262.9302 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $100.62 | 5.810% | $106.466 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
Purchase #7 | $75.56 | 11.838% | $84.5048 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $760.75 | $820.2494 | $820.25 | $820.20 | $820.30 |