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 | $41.38 | 12.373% | $46.4999 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 7.421% | $184.6245 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #3 | $79.57 | 5.349% | $83.8262 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.59 | 6.678% | $226.7868 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #5 | $74.29 | 5.457% | $78.344 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $146.69 | 10.710% | $162.4005 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.62 | 12.651% | $271.0608 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.01 | $1,053.5427 | $1,053.54 | $1,053.55 | $1,053.50 |