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 | $48.48 | 3.850% | $50.3465 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $172.95 | 7.790% | $186.4228 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 6.602% | $192.4273 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
Purchase #4 | $232.68 | 11.809% | $260.1572 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 6.515% | $234.0987 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 9.179% | $90.8915 | $90.89 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #7 | $38.78 | 4.227% | $40.4192 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.43 | $1,054.7632 | $1,054.77 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.70 |