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 | $50.65 | 3.371% | $52.3574 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $140.92 | 7.640% | $151.6863 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
Purchase #3 | $119.77 | 6.409% | $127.4461 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
Purchase #4 | $42.94 | 4.176% | $44.7332 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
Purchase #5 | $117.46 | 5.432% | $123.8404 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $176.29 | 6.244% | $187.2975 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $166.39 | 8.298% | $180.197 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.42 | $867.5579 | $867.57 | $867.60 | $867.50 |