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 | $49.68 | 3.595% | $51.466 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.32 | 10.450% | $92.0269 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
Purchase #3 | $14.77 | 3.412% | $15.274 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #4 | $201.61 | 11.453% | $224.7004 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #5 | $106.34 | 13.252% | $120.4322 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #6 | $103.59 | 8.325% | $112.2139 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #7 | $100.45 | 12.534% | $113.0404 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $659.76 | $729.1538 | $729.15 | $729.15 | $729.10 |