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 | $49.69 | 9.147% | $54.2351 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 11.303% | $178.4744 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.43 | 5.747% | $81.8799 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 4.618% | $178.3842 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 8.152% | $255.2171 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.97 | 12.711% | $196.0833 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #7 | $86.51 | 13.106% | $97.848 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.44 | $1,042.1220 | $1,042.12 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.10 |