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 | $38.69 | 13.795% | $44.0273 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.51 | 6.421% | $161.2385 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.99 | 5.622% | $179.5468 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.90 | 6.766% | $29.7877 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 4.542% | $178.5055 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #6 | $231.65 | 6.552% | $246.8277 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
Purchase #7 | $162.27 | 7.687% | $174.7437 | $174.74 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.76 | $1,014.6772 | $1,014.69 | $1,014.75 | $1,014.50 |