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 | $43.52 | 7.524% | $46.7944 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 3.593% | $38.1533 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $127.94 | 13.709% | $145.4793 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $203.67 | 5.640% | $215.157 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #5 | $131.60 | 12.390% | $147.9052 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 6.436% | $38.1573 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #7 | $205.56 | 11.439% | $229.074 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.97 | $860.7205 | $860.72 | $860.70 | $860.90 |