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 | $40.88 | 8.758% | $44.4603 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.29 | 11.289% | $28.145 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.58 | 10.436% | $34.8757 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.74 | 11.119% | $98.607 | $98.61 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.60 | 11.501% | $82.0647 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.42 | 9.475% | $117.598 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.59 | 11.732% | $195.0729 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.10 | $600.8236 | $600.83 | $600.80 | $600.90 |