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 | $40.71 | 12.678% | $45.8712 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #2 | $97.92 | 4.443% | $102.2706 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
Purchase #3 | $159.36 | 5.684% | $168.418 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.53 | 5.115% | $144.5647 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $101.97 | 11.226% | $113.4172 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #6 | $175.59 | 3.680% | $182.0517 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
Purchase #7 | $201.59 | 8.349% | $218.4207 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.67 | $975.0141 | $975.01 | $974.90 | $975.10 |