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 | $38.40 | 13.271% | $43.4961 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 7.320% | $15.8619 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 10.146% | $181.4545 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 11.684% | $271.1017 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #5 | $208.29 | 9.475% | $228.0255 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
Purchase #6 | $184.63 | 8.357% | $200.0595 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $192.94 | 9.284% | $210.8525 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.52 | $1,150.8517 | $1,150.85 | $1,150.85 | $1,151.00 |