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 | $46.85 | 7.297% | $50.2686 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $104.83 | 3.832% | $108.8471 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
Purchase #3 | $174.32 | 6.175% | $185.0843 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #4 | $106.79 | 13.500% | $121.2067 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
Purchase #5 | $29.41 | 4.800% | $30.8217 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.47 | 4.238% | $191.2455 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
Purchase #7 | $145.75 | 5.326% | $153.5126 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.42 | $840.9865 | $840.99 | $840.95 | $840.90 |