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 | $46.75 | 7.767% | $50.3811 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $156.99 | 11.666% | $175.3045 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $218.25 | 13.754% | $248.2681 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.32 | 8.272% | $37.159 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #5 | $43.61 | 5.380% | $45.9562 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
Purchase #6 | $52.93 | 9.355% | $57.8816 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.61 | 6.140% | $85.5595 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.46 | $700.5100 | $700.51 | $700.50 | $700.70 |