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 | $49.86 | 7.264% | $53.4818 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.50 | 4.148% | $178.6138 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 9.532% | $158.7228 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #4 | $148.94 | 6.365% | $158.42 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $73.96 | 6.256% | $78.5869 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $44.43 | 5.545% | $46.8936 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #7 | $102.41 | 10.631% | $113.2972 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.01 | $788.0161 | $788.01 | $788.00 | $788.00 |