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 | $41.76 | 13.716% | $47.4878 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.49 | 7.640% | $31.743 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 10.139% | $28.3828 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #4 | $216.92 | 12.717% | $244.5057 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.97 | 5.678% | $59.148 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 3.497% | $166.92 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.68 | 12.327% | $145.6657 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.87 | $723.8530 | $723.86 | $723.85 | $723.80 |