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 | $42.51 | 4.524% | $44.4332 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.28 | 12.821% | $126.6754 | $126.68 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 10.435% | $243.5975 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 5.493% | $12.9229 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 11.578% | $140.499 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.99 | 6.240% | $169.9734 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #7 | $127.76 | 13.553% | $145.0753 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.29 | $883.1767 | $883.18 | $883.20 | $883.20 |