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 | $42.31 | 4.839% | $44.3574 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.31 | 9.786% | $48.6462 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
Purchase #3 | $26.46 | 7.377% | $28.412 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #4 | $121.56 | 3.173% | $125.4171 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 11.647% | $274.2943 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
Purchase #6 | $198.49 | 5.246% | $208.9028 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #7 | $200.88 | 13.825% | $228.6517 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.69 | $958.6815 | $958.68 | $958.65 | $958.70 |