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 | $40.61 | 9.560% | $44.4923 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 6.667% | $267.1475 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
Purchase #3 | $158.56 | 7.559% | $170.5456 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.98 | 10.379% | $86.0735 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
Purchase #5 | $39.97 | 4.530% | $41.7806 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $149.53 | 8.545% | $162.3073 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $201.57 | 6.526% | $214.7245 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.67 | $987.0713 | $987.07 | $987.05 | $987.00 |