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 | $48.25 | 7.255% | $51.7505 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $199.74 | 4.827% | $209.3814 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #3 | $230.88 | 11.703% | $257.8999 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 8.147% | $55.0576 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #5 | $64.85 | 6.283% | $68.9245 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #6 | $194.92 | 13.679% | $221.5831 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #7 | $12.82 | 9.360% | $14.02 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.37 | $878.6170 | $878.61 | $878.60 | $878.70 |