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 | $39.89 | 13.261% | $45.1798 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $49.63 | 9.573% | $54.3811 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 9.232% | $271.8129 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
Purchase #4 | $156.96 | 4.103% | $163.4001 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 4.495% | $196.7745 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $42.74 | 8.746% | $46.478 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #7 | $174.33 | 10.407% | $192.4725 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.70 | $970.4989 | $970.49 | $970.50 | $970.60 |