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 | $41.63 | 9.223% | $45.4695 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 10.629% | $86.1911 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #3 | $97.26 | 7.819% | $104.8648 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
Purchase #4 | $228.60 | 13.404% | $259.2415 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.75 | 13.384% | $46.204 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #6 | $232.45 | 6.396% | $247.3175 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $156.29 | 10.444% | $172.6129 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.89 | $961.9013 | $961.89 | $961.85 | $961.90 |