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 | $42.40 | 6.530% | $45.1687 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $189.58 | 8.294% | $205.3038 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.76 | 8.349% | $188.2672 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #4 | $120.72 | 4.638% | $126.319 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.26 | 5.776% | $228.7512 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $176.44 | 3.506% | $182.626 | $182.63 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 4.795% | $7.671 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.48 | $984.1069 | $984.11 | $984.05 | $984.20 |