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 | $49.76 | 3.112% | $51.3085 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 3.411% | $52.2639 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 7.520% | $72.834 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 6.756% | $75.1883 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #5 | $232.55 | 10.652% | $257.3212 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 13.246% | $265.879 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 10.113% | $87.6279 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.38 | $862.4228 | $862.42 | $862.45 | $862.40 |