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 | $40.53 | 9.205% | $44.2608 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #2 | $89.87 | 8.443% | $97.4577 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.41 | 5.623% | $235.9723 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #4 | $191.92 | 3.755% | $199.1266 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
Purchase #5 | $125.72 | 6.160% | $133.4644 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.29 | 5.260% | $219.2461 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #7 | $109.73 | 6.433% | $116.7889 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.47 | $1,046.3168 | $1,046.32 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.40 |