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 | $51.70 | 3.390% | $53.4526 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.93 | 8.140% | $48.5873 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.82 | 9.446% | $76.4152 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.86 | 10.252% | $253.4252 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
Purchase #5 | $127.27 | 7.123% | $136.3354 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 4.551% | $114.5043 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.39 | 7.408% | $215.2349 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.49 | $897.9549 | $897.96 | $898.00 | $897.90 |