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 | $32.58 | 5.806% | $34.4716 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 5.787% | $48.5033 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.66 | 11.787% | $273.4981 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #4 | $163.29 | 9.487% | $178.7813 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #5 | $96.58 | 7.873% | $104.1837 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #6 | $178.95 | 8.229% | $193.6758 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
Purchase #7 | $79.72 | 6.197% | $84.6602 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.63 | $917.7740 | $917.77 | $917.80 | $917.90 |