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 | $45.74 | 5.620% | $48.3106 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.92 | 3.337% | $159.0563 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 13.616% | $196.2603 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.55 | 4.819% | $42.5041 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 9.141% | $18.9141 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.60 | 8.362% | $258.5517 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #7 | $148.29 | 10.510% | $163.8753 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.17 | $887.4724 | $887.47 | $887.45 | $887.60 |