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 | $43.99 | 13.159% | $49.7786 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.33 | 11.458% | $44.951 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.35 | 8.690% | $267.7578 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.36 | 6.253% | $137.4489 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 4.356% | $18.3458 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #6 | $147.98 | 11.312% | $164.7195 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.54 | 9.137% | $271.2491 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.13 | $954.2507 | $954.26 | $954.25 | $954.20 |