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 | $44.76 | 3.503% | $46.3279 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
Purchase #2 | $161.72 | 12.581% | $182.066 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.81 | 3.422% | $175.6209 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #4 | $10.39 | 10.583% | $11.4896 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 9.650% | $20.3291 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #6 | $17.83 | 7.598% | $19.1847 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.76 | 9.714% | $256.4674 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $656.81 | $711.4856 | $711.49 | $711.50 | $711.50 |