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 | $43.72 | 4.203% | $45.5576 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 7.697% | $83.7883 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #3 | $246.59 | 5.640% | $260.4977 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.72 | 6.739% | $159.8096 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $245.95 | 11.577% | $274.4236 | $274.42 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
Purchase #6 | $132.53 | 10.216% | $146.0693 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 12.116% | $179.3744 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.30 | $1,149.5205 | $1,149.52 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.60 |