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 | $10.74 | 4.765% | $11.2518 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.47 | 13.305% | $187.4858 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $233.95 | 11.281% | $260.3419 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $215.62 | 7.227% | $231.2029 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $60.69 | 6.371% | $64.5566 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #6 | $41.35 | 11.371% | $46.0519 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
Purchase #7 | $228.67 | 5.655% | $241.6013 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.49 | $1,042.4922 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.60 |