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 | $40.93 | 3.478% | $42.3535 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 9.744% | $17.8334 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 5.866% | $17.9866 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #4 | $151.83 | 10.309% | $167.4822 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #5 | $45.29 | 6.855% | $48.3946 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.35 | 7.790% | $215.9573 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $98.98 | 12.605% | $111.4564 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.62 | $621.4640 | $621.46 | $621.50 | $621.60 |