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 | $46.89 | 4.404% | $48.955 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 6.839% | $15.8335 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
Purchase #3 | $58.25 | 13.771% | $66.2716 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $219.99 | 5.828% | $232.811 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #5 | $211.71 | 3.188% | $218.4593 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $194.99 | 5.492% | $205.6989 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #7 | $128.88 | 8.648% | $140.0255 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.53 | $928.0548 | $928.06 | $928.05 | $928.10 |