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 | $43.95 | 3.534% | $45.5032 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 11.323% | $159.9266 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $53.50 | 12.729% | $60.31 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #4 | $179.45 | 3.269% | $185.3162 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #5 | $95.83 | 4.525% | $100.1663 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 8.366% | $77.6009 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
Purchase #7 | $178.50 | 5.618% | $188.5281 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.50 | $817.3513 | $817.36 | $817.35 | $817.30 |