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 | $39.98 | 13.785% | $45.4912 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.90 | 12.456% | $102.2225 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
Purchase #3 | $161.76 | 13.739% | $183.9842 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.55 | 10.424% | $257.8953 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 11.453% | $277.9638 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 5.389% | $9.4534 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #7 | $116.46 | 4.267% | $121.4293 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.02 | $998.4397 | $998.43 | $998.45 | $998.50 |