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 | $43.79 | 10.789% | $48.5145 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.49 | 11.176% | $98.3796 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 6.189% | $219.1953 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #4 | $147.94 | 10.392% | $163.3139 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.56 | 6.597% | $127.4474 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
Purchase #6 | $100.41 | 13.800% | $114.2666 | $114.27 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
Purchase #7 | $104.42 | 8.627% | $113.4283 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.03 | $884.5456 | $884.55 | $884.55 | $884.50 |