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 | $38.68 | 4.675% | $40.4883 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.65 | 12.418% | $218.8216 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.35 | 11.703% | $57.3595 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.90 | 11.812% | $280.5363 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #5 | $181.56 | 10.337% | $200.3279 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $58.87 | 9.126% | $64.2425 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 12.188% | $242.8309 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.46 | $1,104.6070 | $1,104.61 | $1,104.65 | $1,104.50 |