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 | $45.60 | 10.651% | $50.4569 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 3.763% | $72.0945 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.29 | 7.175% | $148.2123 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $72.72 | 3.632% | $75.3612 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.52 | 8.515% | $75.4396 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
Purchase #6 | $194.38 | 4.593% | $203.3079 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #7 | $14.44 | 13.781% | $16.43 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $604.43 | $641.3024 | $641.30 | $641.30 | $641.30 |