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 | $157.94 | 8.585% | $171.4991 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 9.861% | $224.5339 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 13.189% | $271.5744 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
Purchase #4 | $41.30 | 5.559% | $43.5959 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #5 | $114.78 | 10.675% | $127.0328 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 12.874% | $33.3881 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #7 | $167.54 | 3.116% | $172.7605 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.45 | $1,044.3847 | $1,044.38 | $1,044.40 | $1,044.40 |