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 | $43.98 | 13.451% | $49.8957 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 6.867% | $10.0562 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
Purchase #3 | $232.80 | 7.629% | $250.5603 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #4 | $49.72 | 9.356% | $54.3718 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.31 | 13.624% | $282.1398 | $282.14 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.60 | 10.815% | $251.1068 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $169.99 | 6.326% | $180.7436 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.81 | $1,078.8742 | $1,078.88 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.90 |