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 | $43.91 | 10.440% | $48.4942 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.91 | 8.463% | $187.5434 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.72 | 8.559% | $166.8769 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #4 | $77.89 | 8.295% | $84.351 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #5 | $26.97 | 5.395% | $28.425 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #6 | $212.68 | 3.831% | $220.8278 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
Purchase #7 | $6.52 | 10.420% | $7.1994 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $694.60 | $743.7177 | $743.72 | $743.80 | $743.70 |