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 | $42.80 | 8.403% | $46.3965 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $209.73 | 3.862% | $217.8298 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.35 | 5.424% | $13.0199 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 3.555% | $22.4404 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.39 | 7.153% | $252.2274 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.58 | 6.611% | $171.1959 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.97 | 8.435% | $268.8863 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.49 | $991.9962 | $992.01 | $992.05 | $991.90 |