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 | $48.37 | 5.496% | $51.0284 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
Purchase #2 | $41.86 | 10.838% | $46.3968 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #3 | $159.68 | 10.616% | $176.6316 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $161.53 | 11.266% | $179.728 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #5 | $224.76 | 6.484% | $239.3334 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.33 | 11.485% | $176.5142 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 6.558% | $159.4321 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.15 | $1,029.0645 | $1,029.06 | $1,029.15 | $1,028.90 |