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 | $40.97 | 3.660% | $42.4695 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.87 | 10.819% | $180.4909 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 11.512% | $259.2877 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $197.72 | 4.721% | $207.0544 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
Purchase #5 | $22.87 | 4.689% | $23.9424 | $23.94 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.73 | 3.214% | $244.3385 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 4.368% | $216.5636 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.18 | $1,174.1470 | $1,174.14 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.20 |