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 | $44.93 | 5.854% | $47.5602 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.29 | 9.616% | $41.972 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $152.33 | 8.830% | $165.7807 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.60 | 10.446% | $30.4831 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $83.70 | 11.855% | $93.6226 | $93.62 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
Purchase #6 | $201.31 | 3.652% | $208.6618 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.34 | 11.605% | $134.3055 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $668.50 | $722.3859 | $722.38 | $722.35 | $722.50 |