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 | $41.50 | 11.681% | $46.3476 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
Purchase #2 | $236.33 | 5.430% | $249.1627 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $180.64 | 7.322% | $193.8665 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.36 | 5.536% | $51.0372 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
Purchase #5 | $157.56 | 5.700% | $166.5409 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 7.531% | $246.0524 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
Purchase #7 | $63.88 | 9.481% | $69.9365 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.09 | $1,022.9438 | $1,022.95 | $1,022.95 | $1,022.90 |