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 | $42.98 | 5.600% | $45.3869 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.29 | 7.289% | $162.3175 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #3 | $176.92 | 10.201% | $194.9676 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
Purchase #4 | $200.61 | 11.776% | $224.2338 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 3.547% | $259.1678 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.85 | 11.540% | $189.4507 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 6.349% | $30.703 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.81 | $1,106.2273 | $1,106.23 | $1,106.20 | $1,106.30 |