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 | $45.38 | 12.721% | $51.1528 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.33 | 12.203% | $108.0851 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $205.30 | 4.476% | $214.4892 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.77 | 6.826% | $80.9421 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $182.29 | 10.495% | $201.4213 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.87 | 5.864% | $242.2909 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $168.68 | 7.352% | $181.0814 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.62 | $1,079.4628 | $1,079.46 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 |