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 | $44.50 | 9.615% | $48.7787 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 10.291% | $172.4951 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 3.505% | $41.8574 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $71.79 | 12.406% | $80.6963 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #5 | $240.33 | 10.192% | $264.8244 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.63 | 3.413% | $255.0475 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #7 | $205.99 | 11.867% | $230.4348 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.08 | $1,094.1342 | $1,094.14 | $1,094.15 | $1,094.10 |