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 | $43.41 | 4.816% | $45.5006 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 6.294% | $172.9616 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.63 | 8.458% | $78.773 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $163.65 | 12.700% | $184.4336 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #5 | $138.95 | 13.413% | $157.5874 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 10.132% | $273.4137 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.28 | 9.711% | $36.5118 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.90 | $949.1817 | $949.17 | $949.15 | $949.20 |