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 | $47.90 | 8.642% | $52.0395 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.75 | 12.688% | $199.176 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.55 | 5.239% | $58.4603 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 3.542% | $30.7209 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $52.68 | 4.326% | $54.9589 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #6 | $173.44 | 10.403% | $191.483 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.30 | 10.294% | $216.5071 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.29 | $803.3457 | $803.35 | $803.35 | $803.40 |