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 | $42.87 | 3.168% | $44.2281 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
Purchase #2 | $92.37 | 8.472% | $100.1956 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $164.49 | 12.848% | $185.6237 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $175.49 | 6.170% | $186.3177 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 9.412% | $134.2595 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 7.336% | $265.0877 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
Purchase #7 | $123.44 | 11.314% | $137.406 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.34 | $1,053.1183 | $1,053.13 | $1,053.10 | $1,053.10 |