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 | $42.80 | 12.255% | $48.0451 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $203.89 | 13.131% | $230.6628 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 4.104% | $143.6011 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #4 | $225.74 | 12.155% | $253.1787 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 6.190% | $241.9221 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $72.57 | 8.125% | $78.4663 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $138.48 | 3.815% | $143.763 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.24 | $1,139.6391 | $1,139.64 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.70 |