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 | $52.86 | 10.589% | $58.4573 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.91 | 7.651% | $175.3742 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #3 | $231.92 | 7.598% | $249.5413 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
Purchase #4 | $101.47 | 5.633% | $107.1858 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #5 | $41.73 | 3.222% | $43.0745 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #6 | $22.58 | 13.696% | $25.6726 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 7.364% | $176.8607 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.20 | $836.1664 | $836.16 | $836.10 | $836.30 |