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 | $40.50 | 7.514% | $43.5432 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 6.327% | $125.7423 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 11.610% | $91.2747 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.42 | 4.325% | $148.5797 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 11.596% | $241.6388 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $171.45 | 7.604% | $184.4871 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #7 | $209.87 | 4.315% | $218.9259 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.81 | $1,054.1917 | $1,054.19 | $1,054.25 | $1,054.10 |