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 | $140.91 | 7.515% | $151.4994 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.93 | 10.798% | $117.3683 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $95.35 | 12.592% | $107.3565 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.29 | 9.467% | $48.4829 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $174.83 | 9.513% | $191.4616 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $83.95 | 12.545% | $94.4815 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.40 | 13.625% | $139.077 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.66 | $849.7272 | $849.73 | $849.75 | $849.90 |