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 | $41.66 | 10.162% | $45.8935 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #2 | $144.42 | 8.698% | $156.9817 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.88 | 12.577% | $186.7427 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 8.459% | $134.9881 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Purchase #5 | $249.81 | 11.760% | $279.1877 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 13.517% | $280.1713 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 7.684% | $175.0619 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.61 | $1,259.0269 | $1,259.02 | $1,259.05 | $1,259.10 |