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 | $49.33 | 6.487% | $52.53 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.77 | 9.515% | $45.7444 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $189.60 | 3.630% | $196.4825 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 13.168% | $270.9468 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
Purchase #5 | $229.94 | 12.771% | $259.3056 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 11.689% | $266.8027 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #7 | $180.71 | 7.564% | $194.3789 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.65 | $1,286.1909 | $1,286.19 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.10 |