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 | $46.34 | 3.864% | $48.1306 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #2 | $192.50 | 13.683% | $218.8398 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
Purchase #3 | $225.77 | 7.861% | $243.5178 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.48 | 10.699% | $205.3245 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #5 | $155.80 | 5.409% | $164.2272 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
Purchase #6 | $23.94 | 4.529% | $25.0242 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.87 | 11.426% | $193.7364 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.70 | $1,098.8005 | $1,098.80 | $1,098.80 | $1,098.60 |