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 | $40.94 | 11.684% | $45.7234 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #2 | $15.29 | 7.643% | $16.4586 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #3 | $189.34 | 13.753% | $215.3799 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.35 | 6.144% | $174.4477 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.79 | 10.578% | $149.0481 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
Purchase #6 | $223.72 | 7.523% | $240.5505 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #7 | $143.44 | 10.637% | $158.6977 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.87 | $1,000.3059 | $1,000.31 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.30 |