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 | $43.90 | 3.578% | $45.4707 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.79 | 7.311% | $180.0571 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $175.27 | 12.169% | $196.5986 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $141.36 | 5.766% | $149.5108 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.57 | 8.502% | $267.5334 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #6 | $127.94 | 10.221% | $141.0167 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Purchase #7 | $181.46 | 9.377% | $198.4755 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.29 | $1,178.6628 | $1,178.67 | $1,178.65 | $1,178.70 |