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 | $51.65 | 13.252% | $58.4947 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.88 | 10.739% | $161.5461 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $190.31 | 3.239% | $196.4741 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $225.28 | 9.284% | $246.195 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #5 | $144.72 | 7.513% | $155.5928 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
Purchase #6 | $186.34 | 8.534% | $202.2423 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 7.569% | $16.9744 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.96 | $1,037.5194 | $1,037.51 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.50 |