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 | $53.63 | 7.142% | $57.4603 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 4.591% | $16.0756 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.54 | 5.248% | $16.3555 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #4 | $190.63 | 11.669% | $212.8746 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 9.389% | $219.128 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 11.506% | $268.3726 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #7 | $49.96 | 5.442% | $52.6788 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.13 | $842.9454 | $842.95 | $842.95 | $843.10 |