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 | $43.39 | 5.762% | $45.8901 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #2 | $162.40 | 10.204% | $178.9713 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #3 | $196.86 | 10.414% | $217.361 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $242.41 | 11.508% | $270.3065 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #5 | $96.28 | 13.244% | $109.0313 | $109.03 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 4.380% | $184.356 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
Purchase #7 | $39.76 | 9.414% | $43.503 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.72 | $1,049.4192 | $1,049.42 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.50 |