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 | $45.69 | 10.589% | $50.5281 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 7.333% | $202.4193 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $102.66 | 13.733% | $116.7583 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 5.564% | $150.492 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $14.70 | 3.801% | $15.2587 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #6 | $93.53 | 8.700% | $101.6671 | $101.67 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 5.498% | $175.4537 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.04 | $812.5772 | $812.58 | $812.55 | $812.70 |