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 | $45.61 | 6.412% | $48.5345 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 3.130% | $124.3335 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 5.368% | $256.8661 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #4 | $124.91 | 4.807% | $130.9144 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.46 | 8.295% | $200.8439 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 9.780% | $20.2983 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.94 | 9.305% | $203.2417 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.75 | $985.0324 | $985.02 | $985.05 | $984.90 |