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 | $42.68 | 4.170% | $44.4598 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.55 | 10.108% | $161.3633 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.51 | 9.634% | $34.5457 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #4 | $191.75 | 10.489% | $211.8627 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
Purchase #5 | $80.62 | 3.511% | $83.4506 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.47 | 6.548% | $200.811 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #7 | $224.92 | 6.173% | $238.8043 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.50 | $975.2974 | $975.29 | $975.25 | $975.40 |