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 | $40.75 | 11.342% | $45.3719 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $109.25 | 12.161% | $122.5359 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.50 | 11.302% | $261.0032 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 13.268% | $275.8076 | $275.81 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
Purchase #5 | $242.37 | 3.323% | $250.424 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $48.45 | 12.445% | $54.4796 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.86 | 6.731% | $197.3029 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.68 | $1,206.9251 | $1,206.92 | $1,206.90 | $1,206.90 |