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 | $46.40 | 8.535% | $50.3602 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.39 | 4.320% | $40.0484 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $188.35 | 9.623% | $206.4749 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #4 | $55.57 | 7.790% | $59.8989 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 3.524% | $101.8055 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #6 | $190.40 | 12.855% | $214.8759 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.43 | 11.342% | $50.5827 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.88 | $724.0465 | $724.05 | $724.05 | $724.10 |