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 | $45.94 | 8.560% | $49.8725 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
Purchase #2 | $187.28 | 5.526% | $197.6291 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
Purchase #3 | $82.50 | 9.641% | $90.4538 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.79 | 5.158% | $157.5162 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 5.200% | $34.0848 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
Purchase #6 | $156.75 | 11.413% | $174.6399 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 9.106% | $157.6363 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.14 | $861.8326 | $861.83 | $861.85 | $861.80 |