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 | $45.84 | 7.529% | $49.2913 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 9.224% | $141.4123 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.98 | 13.664% | $200.0259 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #4 | $234.43 | 4.276% | $244.4542 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $127.71 | 7.186% | $136.8872 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #6 | $156.72 | 11.322% | $174.4638 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $54.59 | 8.544% | $59.2542 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.74 | $1,005.7889 | $1,005.78 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.90 |