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 | $43.80 | 10.712% | $48.4919 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 13.624% | $82.207 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $85.45 | 12.409% | $96.0535 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 10.401% | $222.9438 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
Purchase #5 | $127.58 | 13.313% | $144.5647 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #6 | $179.96 | 8.509% | $195.2728 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #7 | $91.54 | 4.799% | $95.933 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $802.62 | $885.4667 | $885.45 | $885.45 | $885.50 |