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 | $40.25 | 12.709% | $45.3654 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $145.64 | 13.579% | $165.4165 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.40 | 8.383% | $241.0438 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
Purchase #4 | $225.50 | 6.688% | $240.5814 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.88 | 10.404% | $81.5665 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.98 | 9.785% | $95.491 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $224.45 | 7.767% | $241.883 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.10 | $1,111.3476 | $1,111.35 | $1,111.35 | $1,111.40 |