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 | $37.53 | 10.452% | $41.4526 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.80 | 5.474% | $230.7771 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #3 | $174.80 | 4.382% | $182.4597 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
Purchase #4 | $132.41 | 6.845% | $141.4735 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.77 | 3.455% | $198.3957 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #6 | $208.89 | 12.718% | $235.4566 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $141.80 | 6.405% | $150.8823 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.00 | $1,180.8975 | $1,180.90 | $1,180.90 | $1,181.10 |