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 | $40.39 | 12.317% | $45.3648 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 6.537% | $19.0382 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #3 | $202.80 | 9.831% | $222.7373 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 3.857% | $256.2464 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $194.66 | 5.659% | $205.6758 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #6 | $56.47 | 3.233% | $58.2957 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 12.550% | $210.8512 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.26 | $1,018.2094 | $1,018.22 | $1,018.25 | $1,018.20 |