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 | $174.91 | 7.175% | $187.4598 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.69 | 3.652% | $48.3951 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 11.725% | $54.5553 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $63.74 | 3.280% | $65.8307 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #5 | $73.76 | 12.753% | $83.1666 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #6 | $87.28 | 3.238% | $90.1061 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 4.699% | $249.6024 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $733.61 | $779.1160 | $779.13 | $779.10 | $779.20 |