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 | $47.78 | 9.343% | $52.2441 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $6.85 | 4.387% | $7.1505 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $198.38 | 12.193% | $222.5685 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.96 | 4.465% | $191.1292 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
Purchase #5 | $156.49 | 3.612% | $162.1424 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.38 | 9.764% | $149.6961 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 12.170% | $280.4026 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.82 | $1,065.3334 | $1,065.33 | $1,065.35 | $1,065.30 |