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 | $42.54 | 5.725% | $44.9754 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #2 | $63.96 | 13.184% | $72.3925 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 10.399% | $270.4555 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #4 | $208.33 | 5.398% | $219.5757 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #5 | $118.33 | 5.680% | $125.0511 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
Purchase #6 | $177.95 | 5.109% | $187.0415 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
Purchase #7 | $87.40 | 9.644% | $95.8289 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.49 | $1,015.3206 | $1,015.33 | $1,015.40 | $1,015.40 |