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 | $47.87 | 4.779% | $50.1577 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.99 | 6.536% | $74.5645 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 10.466% | $96.7793 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.46 | 5.273% | $259.4558 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.45 | 6.145% | $93.8853 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #6 | $98.60 | 8.872% | $107.3478 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 3.534% | $41.983 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.53 | $724.1734 | $724.18 | $724.20 | $724.30 |