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 | $45.85 | 4.658% | $47.9857 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $183.83 | 8.385% | $199.2441 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $18.60 | 6.521% | $19.8129 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #4 | $242.78 | 6.428% | $258.3859 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 9.803% | $154.2622 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.78 | 3.389% | $82.4837 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.39 | 13.400% | $185.2843 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.72 | $947.4588 | $947.45 | $947.50 | $947.50 |