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 | $176.27 | 11.440% | $196.4353 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 3.531% | $50.1711 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.44 | 11.771% | $170.3837 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.25 | 3.262% | $120.0421 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.56 | 10.473% | $262.4397 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #6 | $23.79 | 5.671% | $25.1391 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
Purchase #7 | $162.61 | 11.837% | $181.8581 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.38 | $1,006.4691 | $1,006.47 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.40 |