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 | $8.83 | 7.365% | $9.4803 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.88 | 6.402% | $214.8044 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #3 | $226.60 | 9.713% | $248.6097 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 5.346% | $15.233 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
Purchase #5 | $136.47 | 6.607% | $145.4866 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $237.59 | 3.224% | $245.2499 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
Purchase #7 | $80.65 | 13.552% | $91.5797 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.48 | $970.4436 | $970.44 | $970.50 | $970.40 |