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 | $52.73 | 12.815% | $59.4873 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.55 | 5.194% | $139.4346 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $154.75 | 13.351% | $175.4107 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #4 | $62.67 | 10.199% | $69.0617 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #5 | $94.76 | 12.340% | $106.4534 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 12.380% | $162.8836 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #7 | $62.90 | 13.297% | $71.2638 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $705.30 | $783.9951 | $783.98 | $784.00 | $784.10 |