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 | $50.79 | 6.846% | $54.2671 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $11.68 | 3.583% | $12.0985 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #3 | $14.36 | 12.392% | $16.1395 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
Purchase #4 | $244.98 | 7.144% | $262.4814 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 9.488% | $89.4845 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #6 | $194.52 | 11.277% | $216.456 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #7 | $169.92 | 9.851% | $186.6588 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.98 | $837.5858 | $837.59 | $837.60 | $837.70 |