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 | $39.71 | 13.821% | $45.1983 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.69 | 10.313% | $85.7022 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #3 | $49.77 | 11.148% | $55.3184 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.72 | 3.642% | $222.5401 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.35 | 6.604% | $194.3924 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 11.185% | $262.7746 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.34 | 5.399% | $195.3465 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.92 | $1,061.2725 | $1,061.27 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.20 |