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 | $45.82 | 12.567% | $51.5782 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 13.333% | $161.4995 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.30 | 13.471% | $34.3817 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #4 | $167.58 | 4.461% | $175.0557 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
Purchase #5 | $125.73 | 10.211% | $138.5683 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #6 | $237.46 | 12.155% | $266.3233 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.37 | 12.216% | $270.8558 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.76 | $1,098.2625 | $1,098.27 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.40 |