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 | $45.98 | 7.584% | $49.4671 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.81 | 4.481% | $29.0562 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
Purchase #3 | $79.59 | 3.654% | $82.4982 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $207.33 | 5.335% | $218.3911 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $77.41 | 5.812% | $81.9091 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #6 | $154.75 | 10.870% | $171.5713 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #7 | $22.85 | 12.310% | $25.6628 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $615.72 | $658.5558 | $658.56 | $658.50 | $658.70 |