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 | $61.58 | 4.717% | $64.4847 | $64.48 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.61 | 8.731% | $180.0694 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $52.49 | 13.490% | $59.5709 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.32 | 5.432% | $50.9447 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $141.80 | 3.785% | $147.1671 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.69 | 5.873% | $235.7686 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
Purchase #7 | $72.36 | 3.660% | $75.0084 | $75.01 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.85 | $813.0138 | $813.01 | $812.95 | $813.10 |