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 | $38.88 | 11.856% | $43.4896 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.30 | 5.500% | $250.3515 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $29.64 | 4.400% | $30.9442 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #4 | $148.56 | 11.211% | $165.2151 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.82 | 6.807% | $111.9551 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
Purchase #6 | $243.34 | 5.566% | $256.8843 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $186.92 | 6.811% | $199.6511 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.46 | $1,058.4909 | $1,058.49 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.60 |