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 | $45.51 | 5.860% | $48.1769 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 11.309% | $158.9826 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 13.514% | $63.9424 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 11.483% | $45.0837 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #5 | $98.56 | 10.764% | $109.169 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.58 | 7.865% | $256.2657 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #7 | $62.90 | 10.853% | $69.7265 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.15 | $751.3468 | $751.35 | $751.40 | $751.40 |