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 | $42.82 | 5.456% | $45.1563 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $142.78 | 13.487% | $162.0367 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
Purchase #3 | $60.66 | 11.848% | $67.847 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.68 | 10.615% | $178.8423 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
Purchase #5 | $199.37 | 7.224% | $213.7725 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.30 | 12.644% | $231.2581 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.39 | 7.113% | $243.5643 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.00 | $1,142.4772 | $1,142.48 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.50 |