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 | $46.61 | 10.624% | $51.5618 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $110.75 | 9.303% | $121.0531 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.38 | 13.487% | $169.5269 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.94 | 4.344% | $8.2849 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $18.62 | 9.311% | $20.3537 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 6.435% | $254.2945 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 8.357% | $216.2156 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.76 | $841.2905 | $841.28 | $841.30 | $841.40 |