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 | $49.75 | 6.409% | $52.9385 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 8.443% | $12.33 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.74 | 6.854% | $42.4638 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.25 | 7.155% | $152.428 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.98 | 12.171% | $269.188 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.43 | 11.829% | $141.3854 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 7.619% | $194.3061 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.07 | $865.0398 | $865.05 | $865.10 | $865.00 |