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 | $48.98 | 5.544% | $51.6955 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #2 | $90.92 | 10.128% | $100.1284 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $165.54 | 12.835% | $186.7871 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #4 | $113.76 | 9.765% | $124.8687 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $30.84 | 11.289% | $34.3215 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.75 | 4.857% | $160.1691 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $242.90 | 11.805% | $271.5743 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $845.69 | $929.5446 | $929.55 | $929.50 | $929.60 |