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 | $46.41 | 3.807% | $48.1768 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $79.70 | 11.123% | $88.565 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 13.136% | $78.8784 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $93.70 | 10.662% | $103.6903 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.87 | 9.141% | $63.1599 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.80 | 4.445% | $250.4591 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.77 | 7.425% | $256.4987 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.97 | $889.4282 | $889.44 | $889.45 | $889.60 |