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 | $50.85 | 3.741% | $52.7523 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
Purchase #2 | $77.64 | 3.505% | $80.3613 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #3 | $154.45 | 11.513% | $172.2318 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $127.38 | 7.864% | $137.3972 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 10.505% | $229.1874 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.52 | 11.317% | $261.0606 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 6.503% | $172.1834 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.91 | $1,105.1740 | $1,105.17 | $1,105.20 | $1,105.30 |