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 | $42.88 | 3.716% | $44.4734 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.30 | 9.689% | $133.0528 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.28 | 7.115% | $159.9013 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 11.806% | $6.0822 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
Purchase #5 | $69.37 | 9.377% | $75.8748 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
Purchase #6 | $171.25 | 4.368% | $178.7302 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
Purchase #7 | $136.61 | 10.133% | $150.4527 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.13 | $748.5674 | $748.55 | $748.55 | $748.70 |