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 | $45.46 | 6.756% | $48.5313 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.40 | 4.811% | $175.4536 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.97 | 12.628% | $82.1847 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.57 | 9.700% | $53.2813 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 3.330% | $224.9081 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
Purchase #6 | $41.66 | 3.478% | $43.1089 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #7 | $220.68 | 12.630% | $248.5519 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.40 | $876.0198 | $876.01 | $876.05 | $876.10 |