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 | $45.44 | 5.491% | $47.9351 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
Purchase #2 | $77.70 | 11.181% | $86.3876 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 12.849% | $88.5075 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $108.84 | 10.673% | $120.4565 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
Purchase #5 | $181.95 | 3.542% | $188.3947 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.79 | 8.556% | $156.0927 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #7 | $176.41 | 13.760% | $200.684 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.56 | $888.4581 | $888.46 | $888.50 | $888.50 |