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 | $47.37 | 6.630% | $50.5106 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.56 | 4.121% | $30.7782 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $90.86 | 3.872% | $94.3781 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $204.77 | 11.683% | $228.6933 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $119.36 | 10.218% | $131.5562 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 9.675% | $165.9492 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.35 | 13.364% | $161.3737 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.58 | $863.2393 | $863.24 | $863.25 | $863.30 |