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 | $46.36 | 8.675% | $50.3817 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $171.33 | 10.560% | $189.4224 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $57.43 | 5.439% | $60.5536 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #4 | $113.73 | 13.354% | $128.9175 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #5 | $178.85 | 12.763% | $201.6766 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
Purchase #6 | $140.87 | 9.790% | $154.6612 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $223.81 | 9.425% | $244.9041 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.38 | $1,030.5171 | $1,030.51 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.60 |