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 | $40.86 | 12.273% | $45.8747 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 11.113% | $263.6934 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #3 | $170.73 | 8.367% | $185.015 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #4 | $191.98 | 11.732% | $214.5031 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.70 | 4.617% | $86.5183 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.59 | 9.363% | $196.405 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.98 | 3.160% | $174.3198 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.16 | $1,166.3293 | $1,166.33 | $1,166.25 | $1,166.30 |