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 | $40.52 | 9.856% | $44.5137 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.41 | 12.304% | $139.7174 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 8.346% | $271.3309 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 11.648% | $8.2731 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $149.75 | 6.541% | $159.5451 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $206.93 | 12.570% | $232.9411 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
Purchase #7 | $84.64 | 12.739% | $95.4223 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $864.09 | $951.7436 | $951.74 | $951.70 | $951.60 |