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 | $49.89 | 7.566% | $53.6647 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #2 | $94.57 | 9.197% | $103.2676 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
Purchase #3 | $112.63 | 12.270% | $126.4497 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
Purchase #4 | $55.72 | 8.850% | $60.6512 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
Purchase #5 | $130.39 | 11.184% | $144.9728 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $31.36 | 4.469% | $32.7615 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.41 | 4.522% | $260.6883 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.97 | $782.4558 | $782.45 | $782.40 | $782.60 |