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 | $35.69 | 13.447% | $40.4892 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.29 | 5.295% | $142.4536 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.47 | 6.139% | $93.9012 | $93.90 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #4 | $183.29 | 5.602% | $193.5579 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
Purchase #5 | $191.38 | 12.772% | $215.8231 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #6 | $91.81 | 9.862% | $100.8643 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 13.116% | $278.8762 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.47 | $1,065.9655 | $1,065.96 | $1,065.95 | $1,066.10 |