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 | $40.73 | 11.798% | $45.5353 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.50 | 5.185% | $46.8073 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #3 | $54.28 | 5.799% | $57.4277 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #4 | $246.66 | 4.376% | $257.4538 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #5 | $167.46 | 10.353% | $184.7971 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $211.78 | 4.361% | $221.0157 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
Purchase #7 | $225.46 | 13.114% | $255.0268 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.87 | $1,068.0637 | $1,068.08 | $1,068.10 | $1,068.00 |