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 | $42.73 | 6.294% | $45.4194 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.65 | 4.133% | $212.0669 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
Purchase #3 | $127.42 | 8.147% | $137.8009 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 8.460% | $260.2606 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $16.77 | 4.121% | $17.4611 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #6 | $164.81 | 7.376% | $176.9664 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 11.705% | $181.7887 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.08 | $1,031.7640 | $1,031.77 | $1,031.70 | $1,031.90 |