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 | $80.51 | 13.549% | $91.4183 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.65 | 12.206% | $182.5031 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $111.53 | 10.455% | $123.1905 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.33 | 9.175% | $173.9485 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 5.291% | $39.4841 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #6 | $190.38 | 7.610% | $204.8679 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 4.599% | $240.0338 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.38 | $1,055.4462 | $1,055.44 | $1,055.45 | $1,055.40 |