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 | $43.41 | 8.224% | $46.98 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 4.345% | $121.781 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
Purchase #3 | $152.77 | 8.370% | $165.5568 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #4 | $100.46 | 6.340% | $106.8292 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
Purchase #5 | $231.75 | 7.758% | $249.7292 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.50 | 6.394% | $238.8545 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 12.470% | $180.2782 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.89 | $1,110.0089 | $1,110.01 | $1,110.10 | $1,110.10 |