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 | $17.97 | 8.211% | $19.4455 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
Purchase #2 | $92.41 | 9.412% | $101.1076 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
Purchase #3 | $140.90 | 11.724% | $157.4191 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #4 | $219.32 | 9.675% | $240.5392 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.74 | 8.176% | $176.0456 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
Purchase #6 | $135.26 | 7.511% | $145.4194 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 6.745% | $248.1288 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.05 | $1,088.1052 | $1,088.12 | $1,088.10 | $1,087.90 |