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 | $46.65 | 5.788% | $49.3501 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.63 | 4.568% | $141.8256 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.36 | 8.862% | $72.2408 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #4 | $123.76 | 11.210% | $137.6335 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 9.769% | $179.8455 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $186.39 | 7.853% | $201.0272 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.95 | 4.846% | $183.4281 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.58 | $965.3508 | $965.36 | $965.45 | $965.20 |