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 | $37.60 | 7.614% | $40.4629 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.83 | 9.325% | $86.1809 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #3 | $68.57 | 4.238% | $71.476 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.79 | 4.140% | $175.7779 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #5 | $49.89 | 8.710% | $54.2354 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #6 | $14.44 | 9.253% | $15.7761 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #7 | $194.89 | 6.267% | $207.1038 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $613.01 | $651.0130 | $651.02 | $651.10 | $651.10 |