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 | $43.44 | 11.387% | $48.3865 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $224.93 | 7.805% | $242.4858 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #3 | $99.62 | 13.265% | $112.8346 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
Purchase #4 | $119.83 | 6.606% | $127.746 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #5 | $136.76 | 10.338% | $150.8982 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 6.327% | $171.8244 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $90.82 | 11.375% | $101.1508 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.00 | $955.3263 | $955.33 | $955.35 | $955.30 |