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 | $42.57 | 7.603% | $45.8066 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.76 | 5.146% | $88.0703 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.49 | 5.250% | $181.5457 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
Purchase #4 | $151.44 | 11.307% | $168.5633 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.56 | 6.867% | $108.5341 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
Purchase #6 | $80.82 | 6.107% | $85.7557 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #7 | $36.84 | 4.756% | $38.5921 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.48 | $716.8678 | $716.87 | $716.85 | $716.90 |