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 | $42.68 | 6.544% | $45.473 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.37 | 7.396% | $88.4621 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $182.42 | 6.654% | $194.5582 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
Purchase #4 | $125.64 | 6.225% | $133.4611 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 13.361% | $279.7749 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
Purchase #6 | $96.94 | 9.681% | $106.3248 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 9.695% | $156.458 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.48 | $1,004.5121 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.70 |