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 | $42.36 | 7.414% | $45.5006 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.98 | 9.186% | $126.6339 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
Purchase #3 | $206.32 | 13.470% | $234.1113 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 12.816% | $17.8701 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 6.464% | $240.2892 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $75.41 | 9.344% | $82.4563 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.46 | 11.544% | $96.4409 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.07 | $843.3023 | $843.30 | $843.30 | $843.30 |