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 | $48.46 | 12.430% | $54.4836 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.83 | 9.793% | $118.3898 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #3 | $249.75 | 4.702% | $261.4932 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 3.170% | $133.5329 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 13.417% | $52.8637 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #6 | $162.67 | 10.154% | $179.1875 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #7 | $57.51 | 6.324% | $61.1469 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.26 | $861.0976 | $861.09 | $861.15 | $861.10 |