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 | $42.71 | 3.819% | $44.3411 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
Purchase #2 | $245.25 | 5.667% | $259.1483 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.54 | 11.238% | $72.9054 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $117.63 | 10.125% | $129.54 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 12.240% | $272.0249 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Purchase #6 | $189.46 | 5.138% | $199.1945 | $199.19 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
Purchase #7 | $110.29 | 4.786% | $115.5685 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.24 | $1,092.7227 | $1,092.72 | $1,092.70 | $1,092.60 |