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 | $44.55 | 8.158% | $48.1844 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.50 | 12.467% | $260.3611 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 12.367% | $18.4956 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $138.48 | 13.630% | $157.3548 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $175.68 | 8.818% | $191.1715 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.40 | 13.653% | $200.4839 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.97 | 7.410% | $62.2656 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.04 | $938.3169 | $938.31 | $938.30 | $938.50 |