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 | $40.75 | 9.104% | $44.4599 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.42 | 11.745% | $78.6908 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 4.543% | $212.2014 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.33 | 11.330% | $196.3082 | $196.31 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $98.58 | 7.808% | $106.2771 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.51 | 7.578% | $250.1296 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $88.90 | 10.671% | $98.3865 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.47 | $986.4535 | $986.46 | $986.50 | $986.50 |