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 | $46.44 | 8.549% | $50.4102 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $169.50 | 5.193% | $178.3021 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #3 | $216.47 | 5.654% | $228.7092 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.95 | 4.790% | $246.2041 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #5 | $64.26 | 13.547% | $72.9653 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.40 | 7.621% | $169.3955 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 10.285% | $255.4752 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.67 | $1,201.4616 | $1,201.47 | $1,201.45 | $1,201.50 |