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 | $175.70 | 5.526% | $185.4092 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 6.327% | $47.6132 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #3 | $224.94 | 7.380% | $241.5406 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.43 | 5.737% | $191.8386 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 12.415% | $55.9827 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #6 | $142.91 | 7.683% | $153.8898 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #7 | $125.34 | 11.803% | $140.1339 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.90 | $1,016.4080 | $1,016.40 | $1,016.45 | $1,016.30 |