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 | $44.70 | 6.190% | $47.4669 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.74 | 3.507% | $39.0635 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #3 | $89.92 | 13.792% | $102.3218 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.68 | 9.852% | $31.5056 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $50.67 | 6.456% | $53.9413 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
Purchase #6 | $108.46 | 4.673% | $113.5283 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.79 | 8.320% | $190.4157 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.96 | $578.2431 | $578.25 | $578.20 | $578.20 |