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 | $43.96 | 5.826% | $46.5211 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.87 | 10.121% | $165.0383 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 9.555% | $50.3186 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $144.92 | 13.751% | $164.8479 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 3.149% | $116.4243 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.56 | 6.153% | $188.4853 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $144.66 | 9.532% | $158.449 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.77 | $890.0845 | $890.09 | $890.05 | $889.90 |