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 | $43.49 | 4.502% | $45.4479 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.73 | 10.246% | $125.3828 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.48 | 8.762% | $224.5718 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
Purchase #4 | $171.49 | 3.278% | $177.1114 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
Purchase #5 | $189.63 | 4.836% | $198.8005 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.80 | 10.339% | $209.4234 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.72 | 11.628% | $216.2458 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.34 | $1,196.9836 | $1,196.98 | $1,196.95 | $1,196.90 |