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 | $40.30 | 11.684% | $45.0087 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #2 | $13.26 | 10.240% | $14.6178 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
Purchase #3 | $230.76 | 6.832% | $246.5255 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.89 | 4.693% | $18.7296 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 12.382% | $257.8942 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $237.26 | 10.580% | $262.3621 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.75 | 4.505% | $231.7398 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.70 | $1,076.8777 | $1,076.88 | $1,076.90 | $1,076.80 |