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 | $46.27 | 13.268% | $52.4091 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $221.89 | 13.191% | $251.1595 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $26.64 | 8.664% | $28.9481 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 7.676% | $262.5356 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $108.38 | 7.266% | $116.2549 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #6 | $166.71 | 12.680% | $187.8488 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.52 | 11.320% | $259.9545 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.23 | $1,159.1105 | $1,159.11 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.10 |