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 | $47.43 | 6.644% | $50.5812 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $50.90 | 10.264% | $56.1244 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #3 | $102.93 | 13.741% | $117.0736 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
Purchase #4 | $128.77 | 12.320% | $144.6345 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.86 | 9.646% | $218.042 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
Purchase #6 | $31.71 | 5.747% | $33.5324 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 10.585% | $276.0312 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.21 | $896.0193 | $896.00 | $896.05 | $895.90 |