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 | $44.52 | 11.280% | $49.5419 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.67 | 11.848% | $199.8388 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 10.405% | $141.1528 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #4 | $151.51 | 12.269% | $170.0988 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 6.703% | $234.3731 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.34 | 8.475% | $153.3186 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.74 | 10.598% | $267.3596 | $267.36 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.28 | $1,215.6836 | $1,215.68 | $1,215.65 | $1,215.70 |