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 | $46.67 | 3.426% | $48.2689 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 6.125% | $39.9561 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 5.600% | $194.7581 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
Purchase #4 | $68.82 | 10.288% | $75.9002 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
Purchase #5 | $189.61 | 5.485% | $200.0101 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $241.94 | 3.264% | $249.8369 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $186.76 | 4.315% | $194.8187 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.88 | $1,003.5490 | $1,003.56 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.60 |