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 | $50.35 | 3.616% | $52.1707 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $225.94 | 4.686% | $236.5275 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 6.444% | $238.1365 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 9.572% | $13.6088 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $46.40 | 12.332% | $52.122 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #6 | $56.56 | 9.571% | $61.9734 | $61.97 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 13.536% | $282.1483 | $282.15 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $863.90 | $936.6872 | $936.69 | $936.65 | $936.60 |