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 | $45.26 | 9.124% | $49.3895 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.90 | 5.693% | $114.0427 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 10.818% | $234.8566 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #4 | $146.72 | 6.534% | $156.3067 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #5 | $147.47 | 13.538% | $167.4345 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 13.543% | $284.9816 | $284.98 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Purchase #7 | $48.45 | 13.837% | $55.154 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.72 | $1,062.1656 | $1,062.16 | $1,062.20 | $1,062.20 |