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 | $40.76 | 5.385% | $42.9549 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 13.687% | $190.4257 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.80 | 12.723% | $236.4929 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $94.77 | 10.630% | $104.8441 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.44 | 10.325% | $52.3382 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.96 | 5.593% | $168.9066 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.60 | 13.686% | $281.4865 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.83 | $1,077.4489 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.40 |