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 | $43.79 | 10.705% | $48.4777 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.79 | 8.417% | $124.4519 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.53 | 6.421% | $88.8935 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
Purchase #4 | $74.86 | 5.117% | $78.6906 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 8.820% | $94.5428 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 13.586% | $279.2739 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
Purchase #7 | $146.44 | 4.316% | $152.7604 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.16 | $867.0908 | $867.08 | $867.10 | $867.20 |