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 | $37.42 | 8.130% | $40.4622 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.65 | 4.102% | $48.5636 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
Purchase #3 | $21.93 | 11.869% | $24.5329 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.98 | 6.131% | $84.8836 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.98 | 13.858% | $175.3185 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #6 | $196.72 | 13.488% | $223.2536 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #7 | $116.61 | 9.293% | $127.4466 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.29 | $724.4610 | $724.45 | $724.45 | $724.50 |