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 | $49.28 | 6.434% | $52.4507 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.63 | 9.303% | $100.1543 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.93 | 11.243% | $162.3369 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 11.550% | $45.5012 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #5 | $186.35 | 4.732% | $195.1681 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 11.266% | $175.3663 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.50 | 10.424% | $56.8684 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $723.09 | $787.8459 | $787.85 | $787.80 | $788.00 |