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 | $45.99 | 8.457% | $49.8794 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.91 | 5.184% | $12.5274 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $92.35 | 3.752% | $95.815 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.65 | 5.772% | $254.5403 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 3.802% | $241.6303 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 11.182% | $10.9181 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.79 | 12.510% | $270.9128 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.29 | $936.2233 | $936.23 | $936.25 | $936.10 |