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 | $42.27 | 10.120% | $46.5477 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.90 | 11.193% | $252.2969 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #3 | $65.25 | 7.586% | $70.1999 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #4 | $183.55 | 6.464% | $195.4147 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
Purchase #5 | $203.30 | 7.350% | $218.2426 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $52.75 | 6.196% | $56.0184 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #7 | $220.58 | 9.177% | $240.8226 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.60 | $1,079.5428 | $1,079.54 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.40 |