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 | $43.50 | 6.453% | $46.3071 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #2 | $206.38 | 3.575% | $213.7581 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
Purchase #3 | $194.93 | 5.300% | $205.2613 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #4 | $35.54 | 12.386% | $39.942 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 4.455% | $9.0876 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
Purchase #6 | $185.97 | 9.376% | $203.4065 | $203.41 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
Purchase #7 | $182.51 | 7.674% | $196.5158 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.53 | $914.2784 | $914.29 | $914.25 | $914.30 |