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 | $46.66 | 12.496% | $52.4906 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.94 | 7.255% | $147.9475 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
Purchase #3 | $96.88 | 8.209% | $104.8329 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.70 | 13.585% | $198.433 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.42 | 9.362% | $262.9281 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $115.35 | 8.767% | $125.4627 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
Purchase #7 | $85.31 | 5.637% | $90.1189 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.26 | $982.2137 | $982.21 | $982.25 | $982.10 |