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 | $42.57 | 11.482% | $47.4579 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 5.709% | $258.2048 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.50 | 5.621% | $99.8118 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.78 | 10.126% | $234.3261 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.35 | 7.433% | $256.0666 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 6.279% | $68.3693 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
Purchase #7 | $41.52 | 9.291% | $45.3776 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.31 | $1,009.6141 | $1,009.62 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.70 |