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 | $44.93 | 3.485% | $46.4958 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.25 | 9.870% | $181.5602 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
Purchase #3 | $85.64 | 10.443% | $94.5834 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.54 | 10.317% | $107.6032 | $107.60 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
Purchase #5 | $228.48 | 13.600% | $259.5533 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $141.71 | 10.202% | $156.1673 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $185.56 | 6.626% | $197.8552 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.11 | $1,043.8184 | $1,043.82 | $1,043.80 | $1,044.00 |