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 | $46.79 | 9.789% | $51.3703 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 13.178% | $181.4809 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.40 | 13.233% | $269.9475 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 10.293% | $77.9772 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $182.48 | 9.272% | $199.3995 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #6 | $100.41 | 6.122% | $106.5571 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 4.194% | $52.8264 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $849.83 | $939.5589 | $939.57 | $939.60 | $939.60 |