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 | $81.97 | 5.486% | $86.4669 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 12.606% | $54.5463 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 8.467% | $162.2883 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.87 | 8.605% | $189.9176 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.95 | 10.424% | $205.3334 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.70 | 12.865% | $156.5438 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.92 | 4.506% | $196.3877 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.47 | $1,051.4840 | $1,051.49 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.40 |