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 | $59.79 | 7.851% | $64.4841 | $64.48 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.47 | 12.729% | $278.9705 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.56 | 4.842% | $71.8797 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 9.852% | $39.8323 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $30.91 | 4.686% | $32.3584 | $32.36 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.35 | 7.352% | $264.4617 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 10.862% | $145.9831 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.02 | $897.9698 | $897.96 | $898.00 | $898.10 |