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 | $45.28 | 11.259% | $50.3781 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.38 | 6.360% | $108.8914 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 5.294% | $180.0317 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.32 | 10.414% | $222.2855 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
Purchase #5 | $218.91 | 5.475% | $230.8953 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #6 | $80.32 | 10.247% | $88.5504 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #7 | $191.37 | 6.783% | $204.3506 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.56 | $1,085.3830 | $1,085.39 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.50 |