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 | $45.51 | 5.233% | $47.8915 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
Purchase #2 | $125.74 | 8.183% | $136.0293 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 11.475% | $223.7415 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 9.675% | $180.3057 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.98 | 10.625% | $264.3716 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 12.778% | $144.2318 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 5.682% | $264.5432 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.55 | $1,261.1146 | $1,261.11 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.00 |