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 | $43.37 | 4.425% | $45.2891 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $85.62 | 5.700% | $90.5003 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.98 | 4.777% | $48.1765 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 6.167% | $262.551 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 9.525% | $261.5457 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $221.38 | 5.411% | $233.3589 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
Purchase #7 | $40.29 | 11.391% | $44.8794 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.74 | $986.3009 | $986.31 | $986.35 | $986.40 |