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 | $49.79 | 7.402% | $53.4755 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.98 | 5.855% | $133.3561 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 9.484% | $84.6202 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $169.99 | 10.801% | $188.3506 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #5 | $19.25 | 13.763% | $21.8994 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 10.439% | $175.1783 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
Purchase #7 | $192.45 | 4.297% | $200.7196 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.37 | $857.5997 | $857.61 | $857.60 | $857.70 |