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 | $48.92 | 3.153% | $50.4624 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.51 | 11.737% | $141.3585 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
Purchase #3 | $159.30 | 9.282% | $174.0862 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 3.745% | $31.0509 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #5 | $41.74 | 13.240% | $47.2664 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.60 | 12.244% | $194.8556 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
Purchase #7 | $77.85 | 6.367% | $82.8067 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.85 | $721.8867 | $721.90 | $721.85 | $722.10 |