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 | $51.35 | 5.175% | $54.0074 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #2 | $73.42 | 6.447% | $78.1534 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.83 | 13.115% | $112.9227 | $112.92 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #4 | $194.25 | 9.541% | $212.7834 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $89.29 | 3.787% | $92.6714 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
Purchase #6 | $82.72 | 13.242% | $93.6738 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
Purchase #7 | $229.25 | 12.618% | $258.1768 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.11 | $902.3889 | $902.38 | $902.35 | $902.50 |