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 | $39.70 | 9.499% | $43.4711 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 13.460% | $38.236 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $107.33 | 10.664% | $118.7757 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.38 | 13.239% | $106.875 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.38 | 5.402% | $251.2573 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #6 | $30.83 | 12.862% | $34.7954 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #7 | $101.55 | 6.393% | $108.0421 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.87 | $701.4526 | $701.47 | $701.50 | $701.50 |