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 | $40.26 | 5.660% | $42.5387 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.35 | 9.234% | $197.0035 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #3 | $206.36 | 13.244% | $233.6903 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #4 | $229.56 | 6.705% | $244.952 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #5 | $58.42 | 10.156% | $64.3531 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #6 | $110.91 | 11.250% | $123.3874 | $123.39 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $158.96 | 3.856% | $165.0895 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.82 | $1,071.0145 | $1,071.01 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.10 |