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 | $42.41 | 3.857% | $44.0458 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.86 | 7.315% | $141.5056 | $141.51 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 8.409% | $225.9352 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
Purchase #4 | $120.39 | 9.491% | $131.8162 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 9.259% | $171.045 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #6 | $230.39 | 7.773% | $248.2982 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $127.66 | 8.262% | $138.2073 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.67 | $1,100.8533 | $1,100.88 | $1,100.85 | $1,100.70 |