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 | $40.71 | 11.655% | $45.4548 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 8.189% | $151.7567 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
Purchase #3 | $39.28 | 3.275% | $40.5664 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $107.33 | 3.812% | $111.4214 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.92 | 10.528% | $267.3893 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.30 | 9.787% | $219.9034 | $219.90 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #7 | $168.87 | 5.849% | $178.7472 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.68 | $1,015.2392 | $1,015.24 | $1,015.20 | $1,015.30 |