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 | $45.43 | 11.242% | $50.5372 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 10.467% | $172.7704 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #3 | $178.60 | 9.560% | $195.6742 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
Purchase #4 | $9.87 | 5.235% | $10.3867 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.89 | 8.399% | $180.9071 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 7.279% | $69.0126 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
Purchase #7 | $102.40 | 3.136% | $105.6113 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.92 | $784.8995 | $784.90 | $784.85 | $784.90 |