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 | $41.98 | 5.678% | $44.3636 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $206.65 | 3.673% | $214.2403 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $31.85 | 11.553% | $35.5296 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 7.842% | $176.1599 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 3.575% | $137.413 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.34 | 7.642% | $238.2548 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #7 | $59.91 | 4.398% | $62.5448 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.75 | $908.5060 | $908.49 | $908.50 | $908.50 |