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 | $41.98 | 9.571% | $45.9979 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
Purchase #2 | $145.27 | 5.483% | $153.2352 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.67 | 11.406% | $196.821 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 3.646% | $208.629 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 4.228% | $229.854 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
Purchase #6 | $67.83 | 12.816% | $76.5231 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.27 | 12.358% | $267.7154 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.84 | $1,178.7756 | $1,178.78 | $1,178.75 | $1,178.70 |