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 | $42.86 | 10.163% | $47.2159 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #2 | $240.56 | 4.674% | $251.8038 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #3 | $226.32 | 13.550% | $256.9864 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $76.54 | 6.173% | $81.2648 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #5 | $206.32 | 4.786% | $216.1945 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
Purchase #6 | $142.59 | 5.221% | $150.0346 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $55.86 | 8.393% | $60.5483 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.05 | $1,064.0483 | $1,064.04 | $1,064.05 | $1,064.00 |