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 | $49.43 | 6.153% | $52.4714 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.50 | 7.750% | $199.8763 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #3 | $126.25 | 13.783% | $143.651 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #4 | $54.40 | 13.604% | $61.8006 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
Purchase #5 | $40.82 | 3.791% | $42.3675 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 13.225% | $268.9207 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #7 | $203.43 | 10.689% | $225.1746 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.34 | $994.2621 | $994.26 | $994.20 | $994.40 |