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 | $41.29 | 10.165% | $45.4871 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.34 | 5.522% | $200.8506 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #3 | $189.90 | 8.192% | $205.4566 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.34 | 8.532% | $221.7743 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.86 | 3.415% | $226.3341 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
Purchase #6 | $6.48 | 9.675% | $7.1069 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #7 | $67.99 | 7.315% | $72.9635 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.20 | $979.9731 | $979.97 | $979.95 | $980.10 |