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 | $43.93 | 10.219% | $48.4192 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.49 | 12.174% | $218.1672 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 13.817% | $246.6187 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 8.283% | $17.217 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #5 | $110.90 | 12.146% | $124.3699 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
Purchase #6 | $227.31 | 3.375% | $234.9817 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $187.52 | 4.326% | $195.6321 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.73 | $1,085.4058 | $1,085.41 | $1,085.35 | $1,085.40 |