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 | $47.66 | 12.204% | $53.4764 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.86 | 6.605% | $202.4003 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 4.510% | $178.9943 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.46 | 7.755% | $168.5935 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #5 | $117.83 | 3.753% | $122.2522 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 7.430% | $174.3267 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.26 | 6.664% | $241.338 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.61 | $1,141.3814 | $1,141.38 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.40 |