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 | $48.33 | 6.515% | $51.4787 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 4.742% | $255.4134 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #3 | $44.72 | 8.760% | $48.6375 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
Purchase #4 | $147.40 | 7.278% | $158.1278 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #5 | $225.38 | 4.785% | $236.1644 | $236.16 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
Purchase #6 | $101.74 | 11.845% | $113.7911 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #7 | $202.35 | 9.370% | $221.3102 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.77 | $1,084.9231 | $1,084.92 | $1,084.95 | $1,084.90 |