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 | $46.52 | 4.228% | $48.4869 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $58.43 | 10.781% | $64.7293 | $64.73 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.72 | 4.701% | $166.1814 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #4 | $142.35 | 3.679% | $147.5871 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
Purchase #5 | $69.26 | 8.353% | $75.0453 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 10.560% | $14.2291 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
Purchase #7 | $164.77 | 3.538% | $170.5996 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.92 | $686.8587 | $686.87 | $686.95 | $686.80 |