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 | $42.80 | 7.170% | $45.8688 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #2 | $79.87 | 11.192% | $88.8091 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.38 | 6.448% | $49.3706 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 7.373% | $267.8956 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 4.647% | $74.6761 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #6 | $177.31 | 5.676% | $187.3741 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 10.133% | $165.9594 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.91 | $879.9537 | $879.96 | $879.90 | $880.10 |