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 | $42.88 | 8.399% | $46.4815 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.44 | 9.118% | $199.0749 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
Purchase #3 | $240.92 | 10.805% | $266.9514 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
Purchase #4 | $237.56 | 8.778% | $258.413 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.56 | 5.857% | $205.9554 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
Purchase #6 | $206.58 | 12.777% | $232.9747 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
Purchase #7 | $195.34 | 4.734% | $204.5874 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,300.28 | $1,414.4383 | $1,414.43 | $1,414.40 | $1,414.60 |