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 | $51.82 | 5.608% | $54.7261 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $133.93 | 9.362% | $146.4685 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.47 | 10.625% | $96.7637 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $168.73 | 6.830% | $180.2543 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $20.53 | 6.241% | $21.8113 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #6 | $143.48 | 6.545% | $152.8708 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 4.502% | $244.89 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.30 | $897.7847 | $897.78 | $897.75 | $897.90 |