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 | $51.31 | 3.172% | $52.9376 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $136.33 | 10.318% | $150.3965 | $150.40 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 4.190% | $37.0395 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #4 | $183.72 | 7.525% | $197.5449 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.36 | 8.539% | $230.4934 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #6 | $41.89 | 6.218% | $44.4947 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #7 | $62.52 | 7.855% | $67.4309 | $67.43 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.68 | $780.3375 | $780.33 | $780.40 | $780.20 |