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 | $46.61 | 8.803% | $50.7131 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $238.89 | 8.515% | $259.2315 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #3 | $68.81 | 11.648% | $76.825 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #4 | $216.53 | 6.353% | $230.2862 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #5 | $44.52 | 5.836% | $47.1182 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #6 | $49.76 | 7.815% | $53.6487 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
Purchase #7 | $128.82 | 7.182% | $138.0719 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.94 | $855.8946 | $855.90 | $855.90 | $855.80 |