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 | $94.26 | 6.514% | $100.4001 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #2 | $45.94 | 7.659% | $49.4585 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #3 | $43.54 | 12.638% | $49.0426 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #4 | $116.26 | 4.177% | $121.1162 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.78 | 3.720% | $259.0718 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 7.166% | $246.3961 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $117.53 | 9.552% | $128.7565 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.23 | $954.2418 | $954.25 | $954.20 | $954.30 |