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 | $45.71 | 6.835% | $48.8343 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #2 | $167.31 | 10.792% | $185.3661 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 9.814% | $159.6696 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #4 | $183.79 | 3.160% | $189.5978 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #5 | $219.32 | 11.139% | $243.7501 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
Purchase #6 | $190.63 | 8.413% | $206.6677 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
Purchase #7 | $108.80 | 3.749% | $112.8789 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.96 | $1,146.7645 | $1,146.77 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.90 |