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 | $45.83 | 7.354% | $49.2003 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 10.270% | $128.4756 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $180.40 | 3.835% | $187.3183 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #4 | $135.79 | 7.745% | $146.3069 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.53 | 11.855% | $276.8747 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 3.638% | $148.9796 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
Purchase #7 | $103.37 | 6.778% | $110.3764 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.18 | $1,047.5318 | $1,047.54 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.60 |