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 | $46.66 | 3.676% | $48.3752 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $159.85 | 3.105% | $164.8133 | $164.81 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
Purchase #3 | $120.90 | 6.206% | $128.4031 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $68.53 | 8.500% | $74.3551 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.60 | 8.493% | $213.2972 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $200.55 | 4.701% | $209.9779 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.91 | 12.319% | $158.2687 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.00 | $997.4905 | $997.50 | $997.50 | $997.60 |