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 | $45.99 | 3.161% | $47.4437 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 10.209% | $172.3889 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $62.80 | 8.600% | $68.2008 | $68.20 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 7.569% | $268.4707 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #5 | $21.71 | 12.649% | $24.4561 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #6 | $184.91 | 7.346% | $198.4935 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.25 | 12.829% | $63.4663 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.66 | $842.9200 | $842.92 | $842.90 | $843.00 |