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 | $43.96 | 10.255% | $48.4681 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.53 | 5.489% | $93.3894 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $90.98 | 5.803% | $96.2596 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $51.66 | 9.598% | $56.6183 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #5 | $134.34 | 9.125% | $146.5985 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #6 | $50.69 | 3.435% | $52.4312 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.85 | 6.271% | $198.5674 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.01 | $692.3325 | $692.34 | $692.30 | $692.40 |