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 | $51.56 | 7.134% | $55.2383 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.44 | 13.639% | $52.774 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 13.145% | $88.7736 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 5.121% | $225.3479 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #5 | $152.73 | 11.121% | $169.7151 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #6 | $164.42 | 9.825% | $180.5743 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 5.383% | $200.0064 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.77 | $972.4296 | $972.43 | $972.35 | $972.40 |