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 | $56.92 | 13.239% | $64.4556 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 4.687% | $150.1316 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
Purchase #3 | $201.64 | 3.608% | $208.9152 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #4 | $185.31 | 7.665% | $199.514 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.40 | 12.176% | $166.4692 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #6 | $66.45 | 10.166% | $73.2053 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.30 | 4.351% | $179.7968 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.43 | $1,042.4877 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 |