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 | $43.99 | 3.598% | $45.5728 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $94.56 | 4.225% | $98.5552 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
Purchase #3 | $61.71 | 7.854% | $66.5567 | $66.56 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.27 | 6.271% | $51.297 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.49 | 11.443% | $236.8052 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $87.96 | 8.609% | $95.5325 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $212.51 | 13.668% | $241.5559 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.49 | $835.8753 | $835.89 | $835.85 | $836.00 |