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 | $46.81 | 5.681% | $49.4693 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.31 | 7.447% | $106.7056 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
Purchase #3 | $133.32 | 9.769% | $146.344 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
Purchase #4 | $133.62 | 10.733% | $147.9614 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
Purchase #5 | $206.32 | 11.629% | $230.313 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 7.485% | $158.7553 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 6.705% | $179.6165 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.41 | $1,019.1651 | $1,019.17 | $1,019.10 | $1,019.20 |