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 | $49.78 | 9.495% | $54.5066 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.38 | 10.578% | $146.3832 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 3.199% | $151.4445 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 11.741% | $244.1541 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $68.49 | 4.632% | $71.6625 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
Purchase #6 | $71.50 | 11.179% | $79.493 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $83.93 | 12.443% | $94.3734 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.33 | $842.0173 | $842.00 | $842.00 | $842.10 |