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 | $36.78 | 10.130% | $40.5058 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.46 | 3.682% | $13.9556 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $47.71 | 8.586% | $51.8064 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.64 | 9.809% | $54.5092 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #5 | $64.82 | 10.138% | $71.3915 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #6 | $52.81 | 13.169% | $59.7645 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #7 | $7.66 | 4.204% | $7.982 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $272.88 | $299.9150 | $299.92 | $299.90 | $300.00 |