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 | $52.85 | 3.109% | $54.4931 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.87 | 6.865% | $24.44 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $39.42 | 8.839% | $42.9043 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.93 | 4.244% | $158.3779 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.25 | 7.811% | $144.7363 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.92 | 7.630% | $218.4028 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #7 | $225.42 | 3.483% | $233.2714 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.66 | $876.6258 | $876.62 | $876.65 | $876.60 |