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 | $38.60 | 7.505% | $41.4969 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.46 | 8.758% | $99.4701 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 11.216% | $156.5254 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #4 | $120.83 | 8.265% | $130.8166 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.79 | 9.339% | $176.8996 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #6 | $92.53 | 13.456% | $104.9808 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Purchase #7 | $72.40 | 11.436% | $80.6797 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.35 | $790.8691 | $790.88 | $790.90 | $790.90 |