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 | $49.67 | 3.740% | $51.5277 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 6.539% | $170.8672 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
Purchase #3 | $33.76 | 12.473% | $37.9709 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #4 | $187.88 | 4.473% | $196.2839 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.41 | 10.649% | $235.0295 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #6 | $55.93 | 10.193% | $61.6309 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #7 | $96.54 | 3.626% | $100.0405 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.57 | $853.3506 | $853.35 | $853.40 | $853.30 |