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 | $45.43 | 9.631% | $49.8054 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.47 | 5.350% | $39.4746 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.50 | 9.374% | $254.2946 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.32 | 7.735% | $84.3781 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 4.845% | $123.2348 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.35 | 3.333% | $224.5943 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 12.218% | $267.4043 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.90 | $1,043.1861 | $1,043.17 | $1,043.20 | $1,043.20 |