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 | $42.80 | 6.386% | $45.5332 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.38 | 10.568% | $272.4174 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 13.782% | $184.9185 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 11.270% | $55.2789 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 8.504% | $175.6029 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 6.826% | $109.7423 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
Purchase #7 | $239.51 | 6.261% | $254.5057 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.46 | $1,097.9989 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | $1,097.90 |