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 | $49.47 | 6.267% | $52.5703 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $94.91 | 7.797% | $102.3101 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.85 | 9.752% | $56.9064 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #4 | $141.49 | 10.595% | $156.4809 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #5 | $184.28 | 12.394% | $207.1197 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.65 | 5.680% | $263.8301 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.80 | 9.577% | $191.5406 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.45 | $1,030.7581 | $1,030.76 | $1,030.75 | $1,030.70 |