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 | $43.71 | 3.364% | $45.1804 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $94.33 | 4.759% | $98.8192 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #3 | $209.25 | 12.109% | $234.5881 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 4.376% | $75.8814 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
Purchase #5 | $228.28 | 12.818% | $257.5409 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $118.78 | 7.833% | $128.084 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #7 | $243.78 | 4.258% | $254.1602 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.83 | $1,094.2542 | $1,094.25 | $1,094.30 | $1,094.30 |