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 | $42.85 | 3.380% | $44.2983 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 11.236% | $45.0617 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $25.35 | 11.709% | $28.3182 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #4 | $178.30 | 12.104% | $199.8814 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 11.627% | $191.2505 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.81 | 13.617% | $255.4224 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $171.74 | 7.313% | $184.2993 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.89 | $948.5318 | $948.53 | $948.50 | $948.60 |