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 | $48.85 | 7.408% | $52.4688 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.85 | 3.291% | $163.0448 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 10.840% | $58.5124 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $128.90 | 8.351% | $139.6644 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
Purchase #5 | $215.44 | 3.539% | $223.0644 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
Purchase #6 | $156.72 | 4.645% | $163.9996 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 4.576% | $75.2529 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $832.51 | $876.0073 | $875.99 | $875.95 | $876.10 |