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 | $43.89 | 3.162% | $45.2778 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $122.92 | 13.862% | $139.9592 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 13.270% | $148.2025 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $134.43 | 8.431% | $145.7638 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #5 | $213.72 | 6.340% | $227.2698 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
Purchase #6 | $203.31 | 3.712% | $210.8569 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
Purchase #7 | $146.77 | 8.760% | $159.6271 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.88 | $1,076.9571 | $1,076.96 | $1,076.95 | $1,077.10 |