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 | $42.98 | 5.432% | $45.3147 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $46.44 | 8.620% | $50.4431 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 5.287% | $210.9741 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
Purchase #4 | $215.52 | 6.648% | $229.8478 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.34 | 3.433% | $6.5577 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 4.559% | $209.8917 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #7 | $191.85 | 12.208% | $215.271 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.25 | $968.3001 | $968.29 | $968.25 | $968.30 |