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 | $45.42 | 6.305% | $48.2837 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #2 | $80.46 | 3.377% | $83.1771 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.71 | 9.654% | $50.1228 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $41.43 | 4.799% | $43.4182 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 5.140% | $256.3839 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $121.57 | 10.102% | $133.851 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
Purchase #7 | $178.41 | 9.667% | $195.6569 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $756.85 | $810.8936 | $810.89 | $810.90 | $811.00 |