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 | $41.70 | 9.839% | $45.8029 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.73 | 11.522% | $179.2493 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
Purchase #3 | $183.26 | 10.673% | $202.8193 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.89 | 7.725% | $236.8765 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
Purchase #5 | $130.64 | 13.627% | $148.4423 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
Purchase #6 | $153.34 | 7.498% | $164.8374 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #7 | $100.46 | 13.163% | $113.6835 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.02 | $1,091.7112 | $1,091.71 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.60 |