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 | $40.73 | 11.720% | $45.5036 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.89 | 7.181% | $113.494 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #3 | $44.99 | 4.203% | $46.8809 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $26.89 | 12.533% | $30.2601 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
Purchase #5 | $117.93 | 11.844% | $131.8976 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.94 | 4.839% | $203.3248 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 7.695% | $228.8303 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.85 | $800.1913 | $800.18 | $800.20 | $800.20 |