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 | $39.95 | 9.529% | $43.7568 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
Purchase #2 | $233.38 | 11.466% | $260.1394 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
Purchase #3 | $35.53 | 13.800% | $40.4331 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.28 | 5.210% | $48.6912 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #5 | $92.72 | 6.342% | $98.6003 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #6 | $193.62 | 5.615% | $204.4918 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #7 | $182.86 | 12.428% | $205.5858 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.34 | $901.6984 | $901.70 | $901.75 | $901.70 |