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 | $42.72 | 6.223% | $45.3785 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 9.743% | $189.0323 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #3 | $233.79 | 11.743% | $261.244 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 13.221% | $52.059 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 13.744% | $137.1639 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 7.744% | $18.2734 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.91 | 10.511% | $247.4452 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.20 | $950.5963 | $950.59 | $950.60 | $950.60 |