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 | $42.28 | 8.293% | $45.7863 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.93 | 3.562% | $42.3879 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.34 | 12.246% | $267.5271 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.32 | 6.721% | $197.7754 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.58 | 5.483% | $125.0817 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
Purchase #6 | $45.55 | 9.831% | $50.028 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.89 | 12.656% | $270.2505 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.89 | $998.8369 | $998.85 | $998.95 | $998.90 |