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 | $53.69 | 9.536% | $58.8099 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #2 | $172.61 | 5.674% | $182.4039 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #3 | $233.59 | 13.514% | $265.1574 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 12.835% | $32.2031 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
Purchase #5 | $45.50 | 7.536% | $48.9289 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
Purchase #6 | $192.57 | 13.302% | $218.1857 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $134.75 | 13.861% | $153.4277 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.25 | $959.1166 | $959.12 | $959.15 | $959.10 |