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 | $52.54 | 3.739% | $54.5045 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.28 | 4.765% | $156.3932 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.74 | 5.380% | $84.03 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.64 | 10.617% | $82.5645 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #5 | $171.57 | 4.582% | $179.4313 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.90 | 6.624% | $189.6841 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.66 | 13.108% | $200.9477 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.33 | $947.5553 | $947.54 | $947.60 | $947.50 |