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 | $41.53 | 13.182% | $47.0045 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.60 | 3.408% | $178.4822 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.91 | 9.565% | $62.3534 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #4 | $208.43 | 5.354% | $219.5893 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #5 | $154.96 | 13.618% | $176.0625 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #6 | $236.26 | 6.129% | $250.7404 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $187.61 | 4.633% | $196.302 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.30 | $1,130.5343 | $1,130.52 | $1,130.55 | $1,130.60 |