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 | $46.63 | 12.674% | $52.5399 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.31 | 5.795% | $29.9506 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $16.27 | 5.834% | $17.2192 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 12.498% | $85.161 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $202.90 | 8.131% | $219.3978 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 3.194% | $254.1359 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #7 | $214.91 | 12.235% | $241.2042 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.99 | $899.6086 | $899.61 | $899.60 | $899.60 |