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 | $47.35 | 7.313% | $50.8127 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.44 | 12.224% | $111.5955 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 10.589% | $158.0649 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
Purchase #4 | $45.70 | 10.491% | $50.4944 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.43 | 13.293% | $29.9433 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $39.58 | 8.321% | $42.8735 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #7 | $117.25 | 13.469% | $133.0424 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $518.68 | $576.8267 | $576.81 | $576.80 | $576.80 |