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 | $45.79 | 7.171% | $49.0736 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
Purchase #2 | $96.98 | 9.704% | $106.3909 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.69 | 3.527% | $77.3243 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $136.77 | 10.810% | $151.5548 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
Purchase #5 | $192.80 | 8.529% | $209.2439 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 7.243% | $264.4827 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.42 | 5.240% | $181.4548 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.07 | $1,039.5250 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.60 |