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 | $46.86 | 5.458% | $49.4176 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $134.76 | 13.734% | $153.2679 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.64 | 6.699% | $158.5974 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.35 | 6.550% | $250.7654 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #5 | $14.72 | 6.520% | $15.6797 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
Purchase #6 | $28.86 | 12.760% | $32.5425 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $209.79 | 3.196% | $216.4949 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.98 | $876.7654 | $876.77 | $876.75 | $876.80 |