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 | $43.78 | 13.289% | $49.5979 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #2 | $117.75 | 6.484% | $125.3849 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 7.262% | $77.5075 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $215.68 | 11.699% | $240.9124 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $129.92 | 12.811% | $146.5641 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.50 | 13.790% | $271.3892 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $94.47 | 3.675% | $97.9418 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.36 | $1,009.2978 | $1,009.29 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.30 |