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 | $45.54 | 9.509% | $49.8704 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
Purchase #2 | $32.37 | 9.593% | $35.4753 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.80 | 6.768% | $137.5172 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #4 | $216.66 | 4.211% | $225.7836 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 9.544% | $105.71 | $105.71 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #6 | $16.55 | 12.207% | $18.5703 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #7 | $144.42 | 6.111% | $153.2455 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.84 | $726.1723 | $726.18 | $726.15 | $726.20 |