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 | $49.63 | 7.782% | $53.4922 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.91 | 8.555% | $208.3279 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
Purchase #3 | $202.99 | 6.428% | $216.0382 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #4 | $31.89 | 10.230% | $35.1523 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 4.765% | $45.0175 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #6 | $120.94 | 7.461% | $129.9633 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.83 | 5.319% | $120.9378 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.16 | $808.9292 | $808.93 | $808.95 | $808.90 |