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 | $42.84 | 4.830% | $44.9092 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #2 | $109.46 | 6.292% | $116.3472 | $116.35 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
Purchase #3 | $146.45 | 13.748% | $166.5839 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.93 | 6.732% | $257.1494 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 6.872% | $65.6515 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.99 | 11.838% | $265.0449 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.89 | 9.605% | $264.0275 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.99 | $1,179.7136 | $1,179.71 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.60 |