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 | $49.95 | 5.516% | $52.7052 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 3.669% | $48.6622 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #3 | $134.97 | 13.833% | $153.6404 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #4 | $102.42 | 12.424% | $115.1447 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #5 | $250.69 | 13.441% | $284.3852 | $284.39 | $284.40 | $284.40 |
Purchase #6 | $108.63 | 5.343% | $114.4341 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.29 | 3.304% | $114.967 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.89 | $883.9388 | $883.94 | $883.95 | $883.90 |