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 | $47.92 | 9.475% | $52.4604 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.68 | 7.107% | $153.8913 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #3 | $188.82 | 11.706% | $210.9233 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #4 | $33.50 | 11.413% | $37.3234 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #5 | $90.40 | 4.603% | $94.5611 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.25 | 9.857% | $182.6373 | $182.64 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
Purchase #7 | $229.55 | 9.870% | $252.2066 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.12 | $984.0034 | $984.00 | $983.95 | $984.00 |