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 | $40.93 | 12.758% | $46.1518 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #2 | $191.52 | 4.685% | $200.4927 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $158.75 | 4.766% | $166.316 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.44 | 3.559% | $173.3992 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #5 | $138.80 | 5.122% | $145.9093 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 3.753% | $251.3728 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #7 | $60.69 | 11.584% | $67.7203 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.41 | $1,051.3621 | $1,051.36 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.40 |