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 | $50.98 | 10.768% | $56.4695 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.29 | 10.388% | $12.4628 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 8.362% | $137.0888 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
Purchase #4 | $172.90 | 3.762% | $179.4045 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $66.34 | 6.491% | $70.6461 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
Purchase #6 | $213.69 | 13.331% | $242.177 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #7 | $135.72 | 8.304% | $146.9902 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.43 | $845.2389 | $845.24 | $845.25 | $845.30 |