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 | $42.67 | 6.778% | $45.5622 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $159.62 | 11.145% | $177.4096 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $203.68 | 8.522% | $221.0376 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
Purchase #4 | $249.82 | 13.185% | $282.7588 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.43 | 3.365% | $225.7802 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.95 | 5.547% | $194.1537 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 9.251% | $156.0432 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,201.00 | $1,302.7453 | $1,302.74 | $1,302.75 | $1,302.80 |