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 | $46.93 | 3.405% | $48.528 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.76 | 5.109% | $35.4848 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #3 | $6.76 | 12.800% | $7.6253 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 7.447% | $261.5797 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.95 | 3.343% | $179.7651 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $146.92 | 13.476% | $166.7189 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 7.252% | $166.5087 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.02 | $866.2105 | $866.22 | $866.25 | $866.20 |