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 | $48.45 | 7.670% | $52.1661 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $138.32 | 3.120% | $142.6356 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.91 | 8.601% | $162.8038 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.78 | 9.145% | $154.7458 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.97 | 13.391% | $96.3483 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
Purchase #6 | $63.34 | 5.707% | $66.9548 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.43 | 8.537% | $255.5287 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.20 | $931.1831 | $931.19 | $931.20 | $931.10 |