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 | $43.88 | 8.270% | $47.5089 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.65 | 11.339% | $103.1556 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 10.312% | $130.4439 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $12.85 | 4.175% | $13.3865 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #5 | $149.45 | 10.742% | $165.5039 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 5.667% | $237.1379 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.86 | 5.268% | $187.2297 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.36 | $884.3664 | $884.37 | $884.40 | $884.30 |