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 | $45.95 | 6.400% | $48.8908 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #2 | $52.54 | 8.484% | $56.9975 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
Purchase #3 | $55.73 | 13.646% | $63.3349 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 9.797% | $78.2304 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #5 | $161.60 | 5.285% | $170.1406 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
Purchase #6 | $104.52 | 12.773% | $117.8703 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.43 | 8.618% | $264.4088 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $735.02 | $799.8733 | $799.87 | $799.90 | $799.80 |