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 | $41.79 | 13.360% | $47.3731 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $53.74 | 3.134% | $55.4242 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $190.60 | 5.757% | $201.5728 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
Purchase #4 | $223.32 | 12.246% | $250.6678 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $249.51 | 3.305% | $257.7563 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
Purchase #6 | $171.75 | 5.425% | $181.0674 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
Purchase #7 | $14.76 | 7.319% | $15.8403 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.47 | $1,009.7019 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.80 |