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 | $49.48 | 8.736% | $53.8026 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.49 | 3.316% | $165.8118 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #3 | $186.50 | 5.584% | $196.9142 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $216.72 | 13.528% | $246.0379 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 5.871% | $100.3339 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $214.98 | 13.774% | $244.5913 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #7 | $33.82 | 4.289% | $35.2705 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.76 | $1,042.7622 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.70 |