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 | $41.99 | 8.138% | $45.4071 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 10.185% | $86.3299 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
Purchase #3 | $8.99 | 3.228% | $9.2802 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #4 | $204.81 | 5.506% | $216.0868 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #5 | $158.60 | 7.652% | $170.7361 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.35 | 4.503% | $250.1279 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $130.40 | 6.288% | $138.5996 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.49 | $916.5676 | $916.58 | $916.65 | $916.50 |