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 | $45.30 | 4.682% | $47.4209 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.91 | 6.132% | $178.2062 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 13.449% | $261.7495 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 5.638% | $187.5603 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #5 | $15.81 | 12.112% | $17.7249 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #6 | $203.85 | 3.605% | $211.1988 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.32 | 11.694% | $272.8908 | $272.89 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.46 | $1,176.7514 | $1,176.75 | $1,176.70 | $1,176.70 |