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 | $134.51 | 7.778% | $144.9722 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #2 | $179.53 | 11.673% | $200.4865 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.55 | 12.102% | $200.1581 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #4 | $154.34 | 9.171% | $168.4945 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.41 | 12.675% | $114.2637 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
Purchase #6 | $39.84 | 12.668% | $44.8869 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.82 | 5.616% | $180.4133 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.00 | $1,053.6752 | $1,053.67 | $1,053.65 | $1,053.80 |