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 | $41.27 | 7.761% | $44.473 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.54 | 4.156% | $141.173 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.89 | 13.119% | $209.1457 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
Purchase #4 | $95.83 | 3.248% | $98.9426 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
Purchase #5 | $8.72 | 9.138% | $9.5168 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 7.467% | $231.8923 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 12.675% | $279.1523 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.78 | $1,014.2957 | $1,014.29 | $1,014.25 | $1,014.30 |