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 | $44.95 | 7.756% | $48.4363 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.71 | 12.647% | $282.4173 | $282.42 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.53 | 13.478% | $43.7231 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
Purchase #4 | $78.42 | 5.869% | $83.0225 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 10.717% | $225.8405 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $85.86 | 5.373% | $90.4733 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $203.57 | 12.560% | $229.1384 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.02 | $1,003.0514 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.00 | $1,002.90 |