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 | $40.95 | 6.116% | $43.4545 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 11.234% | $151.8344 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
Purchase #3 | $193.86 | 7.609% | $208.6108 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 9.295% | $40.0457 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #5 | $48.86 | 5.118% | $51.3607 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 8.842% | $272.7036 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.53 | 12.386% | $270.322 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.89 | $1,038.3317 | $1,038.32 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.30 |