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 | $40.67 | 9.324% | $44.4621 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.47 | 9.679% | $172.7115 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #3 | $223.45 | 13.805% | $254.2973 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.40 | 12.231% | $195.7309 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #5 | $148.69 | 10.173% | $163.8162 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
Purchase #6 | $169.40 | 3.807% | $175.8491 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 3.557% | $167.3274 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,075.66 | $1,174.1945 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.10 |