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 | $46.25 | 5.624% | $48.8511 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
Purchase #2 | $69.94 | 12.146% | $78.4349 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #3 | $137.75 | 4.705% | $144.2311 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 9.213% | $93.6392 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
Purchase #5 | $106.78 | 6.512% | $113.7335 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.56 | 10.134% | $260.533 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.93 | 4.269% | $101.0679 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.95 | $840.4907 | $840.48 | $840.55 | $840.40 |