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 | $40.90 | 8.694% | $44.4558 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $174.25 | 8.230% | $188.5908 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 4.158% | $148.6855 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #4 | $118.53 | 6.375% | $126.0863 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 4.386% | $32.2135 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
Purchase #6 | $186.84 | 13.852% | $212.7211 | $212.72 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
Purchase #7 | $68.37 | 12.158% | $76.6824 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.50 | $829.4354 | $829.44 | $829.45 | $829.50 |