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 | $47.94 | 3.853% | $49.7871 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 3.857% | $72.1495 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $128.41 | 8.716% | $139.6022 | $139.60 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
Purchase #4 | $90.80 | 6.371% | $96.5849 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.31 | 12.762% | $162.7268 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
Purchase #6 | $89.44 | 5.183% | $94.0757 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
Purchase #7 | $176.74 | 4.201% | $184.1648 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $747.11 | $799.0910 | $799.09 | $799.15 | $799.10 |