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 | $42.70 | 7.228% | $45.7864 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $28.42 | 3.349% | $29.3718 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #3 | $116.59 | 3.602% | $120.7896 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 7.390% | $196.2337 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #5 | $113.25 | 12.410% | $127.3043 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.94 | 4.836% | $235.8181 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 7.167% | $266.5458 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.35 | $1,021.8497 | $1,021.85 | $1,021.85 | $1,021.80 |