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 | $67.57 | 5.311% | $71.1586 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.60 | 10.233% | $43.6523 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #3 | $50.28 | 4.350% | $52.4672 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #4 | $44.41 | 5.210% | $46.7238 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
Purchase #5 | $182.79 | 9.316% | $199.8187 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 11.785% | $54.2381 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $16.49 | 11.684% | $18.4167 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $449.66 | $486.4754 | $486.48 | $486.40 | $486.50 |