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 | $40.50 | 12.320% | $45.4896 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.98 | 9.721% | $140.4209 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $95.92 | 3.265% | $99.0518 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #4 | $228.97 | 13.192% | $259.1757 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $210.28 | 3.825% | $218.3232 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #6 | $183.32 | 4.458% | $191.4924 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $183.41 | 12.274% | $205.9217 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.38 | $1,159.8753 | $1,159.87 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.90 |