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 | $42.99 | 6.286% | $45.6924 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #2 | $82.86 | 13.673% | $94.1894 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
Purchase #3 | $179.74 | 11.683% | $200.739 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.34 | 6.353% | $140.7476 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.33 | 4.289% | $219.3511 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $229.51 | 5.227% | $241.5065 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.46 | 9.641% | $173.7371 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.23 | $1,115.9631 | $1,115.97 | $1,116.00 | $1,115.90 |