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 | $46.28 | 6.758% | $49.4076 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.62 | 13.827% | $43.96 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.75 | 3.109% | $160.5923 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.57 | 5.309% | $262.8197 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.63 | 3.427% | $243.705 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #6 | $189.32 | 11.844% | $211.7431 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #7 | $29.39 | 10.131% | $32.3675 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.56 | $1,004.5952 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.60 |