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 | $138.48 | 12.250% | $155.4438 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.33 | 9.551% | $173.4521 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.54 | 11.623% | $47.4844 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #4 | $169.29 | 6.229% | $179.8351 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.49 | 5.678% | $97.7416 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.52 | 8.444% | $219.6208 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #7 | $174.38 | 7.659% | $187.7358 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.03 | $1,061.3136 | $1,061.31 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.20 |