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 | $47.55 | 10.135% | $52.3692 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $108.35 | 3.814% | $112.4825 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.91 | 13.665% | $157.8921 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #4 | $159.27 | 9.336% | $174.1394 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
Purchase #5 | $105.31 | 5.531% | $111.1347 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.37 | 13.317% | $213.4552 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.52 | 4.790% | $47.7004 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.28 | $869.1735 | $869.17 | $869.20 | $869.20 |