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 | $40.99 | 10.618% | $45.3423 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $88.25 | 12.581% | $99.3527 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 13.604% | $213.212 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #4 | $222.47 | 9.615% | $243.8605 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #5 | $167.38 | 13.267% | $189.5863 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $56.87 | 3.234% | $58.7092 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 11.640% | $58.4994 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.04 | $908.5624 | $908.56 | $908.55 | $908.60 |