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 | $63.40 | 3.248% | $65.4592 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.96 | 8.427% | $14.0521 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
Purchase #3 | $245.76 | 13.874% | $279.8567 | $279.86 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
Purchase #4 | $8.80 | 5.542% | $9.2877 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.57 | 7.230% | $265.4693 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $125.64 | 6.248% | $133.49 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #7 | $168.48 | 7.341% | $180.8481 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.61 | $948.4631 | $948.47 | $948.45 | $948.60 |