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 | $45.82 | 3.867% | $47.5919 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #2 | $154.84 | 3.239% | $159.8553 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.66 | 11.598% | $199.381 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #4 | $228.63 | 13.852% | $260.2998 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.42 | 9.266% | $153.4313 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #6 | $107.58 | 5.729% | $113.7433 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 9.206% | $209.1841 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.50 | $1,143.4867 | $1,143.48 | $1,143.55 | $1,143.50 |