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 | $40.38 | 10.150% | $44.4786 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.95 | 7.574% | $189.2765 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 3.345% | $176.1826 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #4 | $189.83 | 5.611% | $200.4814 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #5 | $64.95 | 5.551% | $68.5554 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
Purchase #6 | $44.28 | 3.349% | $45.7629 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #7 | $209.91 | 5.476% | $221.4047 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.78 | $946.1421 | $946.14 | $946.20 | $946.30 |