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 | $44.77 | 10.463% | $49.4543 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.66 | 13.539% | $138.1315 | $138.13 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
Purchase #3 | $231.71 | 13.156% | $262.1938 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #4 | $151.79 | 5.444% | $160.0534 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
Purchase #5 | $28.81 | 8.119% | $31.1491 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 8.222% | $158.2747 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $92.27 | 7.615% | $99.2964 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.26 | $898.5532 | $898.54 | $898.55 | $898.60 |