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 | $41.29 | 7.405% | $44.3475 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
Purchase #2 | $62.91 | 13.594% | $71.462 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.60 | 9.212% | $145.9072 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 8.525% | $79.1581 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
Purchase #5 | $195.95 | 5.220% | $206.1786 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.85 | 8.318% | $264.1334 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
Purchase #7 | $85.72 | 13.541% | $97.3273 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.26 | $908.5141 | $908.52 | $908.55 | $908.50 |