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 | $42.69 | 9.765% | $46.8587 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #2 | $61.97 | 7.338% | $66.5174 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.76 | 6.376% | $45.4864 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.68 | 3.473% | $178.6772 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.43 | 4.110% | $47.2972 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
Purchase #6 | $84.26 | 5.652% | $89.0224 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #7 | $228.60 | 12.651% | $257.5202 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.39 | $731.3795 | $731.39 | $731.35 | $731.40 |