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 | $39.35 | 5.352% | $41.456 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 4.234% | $16.4481 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.97 | 5.767% | $198.8102 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #4 | $45.72 | 12.778% | $51.5621 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.51 | 7.872% | $240.026 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $231.61 | 6.154% | $245.8633 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
Purchase #7 | $140.38 | 4.735% | $147.027 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.32 | $941.1927 | $941.20 | $941.20 | $941.20 |