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 | $47.45 | 6.205% | $50.3943 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $88.47 | 10.715% | $97.9496 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
Purchase #3 | $188.50 | 3.625% | $195.3331 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.37 | 13.431% | $247.6993 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.84 | 12.439% | $150.4884 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #6 | $210.78 | 9.852% | $231.546 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.83 | 7.503% | $42.8184 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.24 | $1,016.2291 | $1,016.23 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.10 |