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 | $41.95 | 8.570% | $45.5451 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.68 | 10.592% | $46.0947 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.84 | 4.655% | $51.1135 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #4 | $114.53 | 9.238% | $125.1103 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.55 | 12.503% | $244.7503 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #6 | $58.37 | 5.703% | $61.6988 | $61.70 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
Purchase #7 | $187.80 | 6.518% | $200.0408 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $710.72 | $774.3535 | $774.35 | $774.35 | $774.30 |