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 | $42.79 | 12.177% | $48.0005 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.60 | 3.299% | $174.1621 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $93.76 | 8.357% | $101.5955 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #4 | $26.39 | 10.869% | $29.2583 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 6.791% | $245.8863 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.34 | 7.278% | $215.9935 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $37.43 | 8.713% | $40.6913 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $855.5875 | $855.59 | $855.60 | $855.70 |