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 | $43.25 | 9.615% | $47.4085 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.85 | 9.143% | $219.2137 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #3 | $63.61 | 10.296% | $70.1593 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
Purchase #4 | $44.35 | 10.300% | $48.9181 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.40 | 6.423% | $30.2241 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #6 | $223.74 | 13.404% | $253.7301 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
Purchase #7 | $181.60 | 4.656% | $190.0553 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.80 | $859.7091 | $859.71 | $859.65 | $859.70 |