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 | $49.92 | 3.549% | $51.6917 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #2 | $98.50 | 4.147% | $102.5848 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $26.29 | 7.849% | $28.3535 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #4 | $77.51 | 7.369% | $83.2217 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 12.753% | $168.4079 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 6.657% | $160.3375 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.99 | 10.551% | $276.3664 | $276.37 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.90 | $870.9635 | $870.96 | $870.95 | $871.00 |