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 | $39.68 | 9.559% | $43.473 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.65 | 7.145% | $199.9861 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #3 | $203.38 | 10.784% | $225.3125 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.86 | 8.468% | $108.3161 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.98 | 10.154% | $197.1536 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $36.82 | 10.541% | $40.7012 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.98 | 8.800% | $167.5302 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.35 | $982.4727 | $982.47 | $982.45 | $982.50 |