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 | $48.27 | 8.840% | $52.5371 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 5.279% | $42.0063 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $89.98 | 13.782% | $102.381 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.54 | 8.351% | $210.786 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.78 | 3.401% | $180.7243 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.97 | 11.374% | $250.5581 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $238.84 | 9.855% | $262.3777 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.28 | $1,101.3705 | $1,101.38 | $1,101.40 | $1,101.40 |