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 | $40.42 | 10.111% | $44.5069 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.73 | 5.507% | $144.2597 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $61.55 | 3.292% | $63.5762 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 12.247% | $186.027 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
Purchase #5 | $184.49 | 5.760% | $195.1166 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #6 | $173.84 | 5.830% | $183.9749 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #7 | $195.62 | 9.834% | $214.8573 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.38 | $1,032.3186 | $1,032.33 | $1,032.30 | $1,032.40 |