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 | 3.487% | $45.4618 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 10.647% | $153.4563 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.25 | 9.419% | $268.3501 | $268.35 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $110.82 | 12.502% | $124.6747 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
Purchase #5 | $142.54 | 5.408% | $150.2486 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #6 | $213.85 | 12.170% | $239.8755 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
Purchase #7 | $168.51 | 11.856% | $188.4885 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.59 | $1,170.5555 | $1,170.56 | $1,170.55 | $1,170.70 |