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 | $39.73 | 12.203% | $44.5783 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
Purchase #2 | $139.33 | 9.300% | $152.2877 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.97 | 11.221% | $266.897 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #4 | $86.63 | 3.116% | $89.3294 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 4.855% | $261.7391 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #6 | $107.68 | 5.293% | $113.3795 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #7 | $146.51 | 4.749% | $153.4678 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.47 | $1,081.6788 | $1,081.69 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.70 |