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 | $43.25 | 5.323% | $45.5522 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $136.45 | 5.134% | $143.4553 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #3 | $172.69 | 8.806% | $187.8971 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $238.47 | 13.565% | $270.8185 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #5 | $168.98 | 12.146% | $189.5043 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #6 | $234.72 | 10.815% | $260.105 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
Purchase #7 | $99.90 | 6.837% | $106.7302 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.46 | $1,204.0626 | $1,204.07 | $1,204.05 | $1,204.10 |