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 | $44.60 | 6.597% | $47.5423 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.83 | 8.555% | $92.0872 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #3 | $82.81 | 4.863% | $86.8371 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $138.75 | 13.748% | $157.8254 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #5 | $234.97 | 3.400% | $242.959 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
Purchase #6 | $113.60 | 4.599% | $118.8245 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #7 | $61.44 | 8.459% | $66.6372 | $66.64 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.00 | $812.7127 | $812.72 | $812.75 | $812.60 |