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 | $43.61 | 3.358% | $45.0744 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #2 | $100.58 | 9.168% | $109.8012 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.49 | 7.240% | $230.0191 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.95 | 7.220% | $261.5632 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $132.33 | 5.677% | $139.8424 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $145.95 | 9.674% | $160.0692 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.68 | 7.515% | $115.7722 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.59 | $1,062.1417 | $1,062.13 | $1,062.05 | $1,062.20 |