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 | $50.55 | 3.586% | $52.3627 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $153.62 | 8.315% | $166.3935 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $147.50 | 7.326% | $158.3059 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 12.392% | $47.6317 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 9.621% | $55.83 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.35 | 13.865% | $280.5064 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
Purchase #7 | $166.56 | 5.452% | $175.6409 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.89 | $936.6711 | $936.67 | $936.70 | $936.60 |