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 | $36.80 | 11.127% | $40.8947 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $28.50 | 10.575% | $31.5139 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.53 | 11.815% | $18.483 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $118.76 | 5.592% | $125.4011 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #5 | $120.76 | 8.389% | $130.8906 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $55.39 | 3.460% | $57.3065 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $75.60 | 10.640% | $83.6438 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $452.34 | $488.1336 | $488.12 | $488.15 | $488.10 |