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 | $46.56 | 8.377% | $50.4603 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 4.206% | $163.9577 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
Purchase #3 | $211.60 | 11.732% | $236.4249 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #4 | $29.49 | 12.866% | $33.2842 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 11.620% | $58.3549 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #6 | $170.67 | 9.842% | $187.4673 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $169.42 | 3.784% | $175.8309 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.36 | $905.7802 | $905.77 | $905.75 | $905.90 |