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 | $49.75 | 3.562% | $51.5221 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.38 | 9.177% | $234.0537 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 4.166% | $178.8114 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #4 | $130.49 | 3.799% | $135.4473 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #5 | $63.69 | 11.555% | $71.0494 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
Purchase #6 | $77.26 | 7.410% | $82.985 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $84.40 | 10.721% | $93.4485 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.63 | $847.3174 | $847.32 | $847.30 | $847.20 |