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 | $43.43 | 10.171% | $47.8473 | $47.85 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
Purchase #2 | $88.92 | 7.835% | $95.8869 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $46.41 | 4.558% | $48.5254 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #4 | $140.50 | 13.554% | $159.5434 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 11.127% | $269.5941 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.51 | 10.874% | $162.4415 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.64 | 5.403% | $264.1821 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.01 | $1,048.0207 | $1,048.02 | $1,048.10 | $1,047.90 |