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 | $45.54 | 5.508% | $48.0483 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $124.89 | 5.661% | $131.96 | $131.96 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
Purchase #3 | $157.78 | 13.146% | $178.5218 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $223.34 | 7.426% | $239.9252 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
Purchase #5 | $226.49 | 11.839% | $253.3042 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.97 | 12.743% | $143.1498 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #7 | $138.72 | 4.185% | $144.5254 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.73 | $1,139.4347 | $1,139.44 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.30 |