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 | $35.93 | 12.243% | $40.3289 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $234.42 | 9.351% | $256.3406 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #3 | $212.78 | 4.568% | $222.4998 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $244.31 | 12.169% | $274.0401 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
Purchase #5 | $76.57 | 13.529% | $86.9292 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #6 | $47.38 | 5.502% | $49.9868 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #7 | $160.40 | 11.275% | $178.4851 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.79 | $1,108.6105 | $1,108.62 | $1,108.70 | $1,108.50 |