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 | $39.85 | 13.549% | $45.2493 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $44.31 | 5.199% | $46.6137 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.48 | 6.630% | $171.1198 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #4 | $196.94 | 12.570% | $221.6954 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $205.52 | 3.870% | $213.4736 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.91 | 4.476% | $239.156 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.95 | 7.585% | $137.655 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.96 | $1,074.9628 | $1,074.97 | $1,074.90 | $1,075.00 |