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 | $131.70 | 9.360% | $144.0271 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 11.476% | $268.4342 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #3 | $54.34 | 7.491% | $58.4106 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.54 | 11.194% | $182.9586 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 7.598% | $48.2469 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.72 | 4.798% | $255.4137 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $77.48 | 10.785% | $85.8362 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.42 | $1,043.3273 | $1,043.33 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.20 |