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 | $41.72 | 13.538% | $47.3681 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $178.29 | 7.180% | $191.0912 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.44 | 12.645% | $150.3135 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.95 | 6.280% | $20.1401 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 9.407% | $12.724 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #6 | $18.40 | 8.561% | $19.9752 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $223.80 | 9.420% | $244.882 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $626.23 | $686.4941 | $686.49 | $686.50 | $686.50 |