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 | $40.85 | 11.179% | $45.4166 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $182.70 | 10.561% | $201.9949 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Purchase #3 | $233.72 | 4.498% | $244.2327 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #4 | $233.26 | 7.155% | $249.9498 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
Purchase #5 | $231.45 | 7.733% | $249.348 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $69.43 | 8.334% | $75.2163 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #7 | $22.48 | 7.667% | $24.2035 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.89 | $1,090.3618 | $1,090.36 | $1,090.35 | $1,090.20 |