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 | $40.83 | 6.451% | $43.4639 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 4.669% | $186.8028 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #3 | $108.65 | 5.611% | $114.7464 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
Purchase #4 | $172.67 | 13.732% | $196.381 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $81.47 | 13.478% | $92.4505 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 9.590% | $198.8072 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 9.232% | $271.9768 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.49 | $1,104.6286 | $1,104.63 | $1,104.65 | $1,104.70 |