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 | $42.99 | 11.702% | $48.0207 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $211.53 | 8.652% | $229.8316 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
Purchase #3 | $171.64 | 5.427% | $180.9549 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $189.90 | 7.874% | $204.8527 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
Purchase #5 | $6.64 | 13.587% | $7.5422 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
Purchase #6 | $240.69 | 12.497% | $270.769 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.58 | 9.453% | $183.4213 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.97 | $1,125.3924 | $1,125.38 | $1,125.35 | $1,125.40 |