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 | $46.42 | 7.847% | $50.0626 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 3.170% | $184.1585 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $61.59 | 13.199% | $69.7193 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
Purchase #4 | $66.90 | 7.129% | $71.6693 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
Purchase #5 | $211.64 | 5.586% | $223.4622 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 12.810% | $139.3429 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
Purchase #7 | $110.39 | 13.680% | $125.4914 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.96 | $863.9062 | $863.90 | $863.85 | $864.00 |