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 | $49.66 | 5.472% | $52.3774 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $46.42 | 5.554% | $48.9982 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.55 | 11.595% | $259.5142 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 7.788% | $54.2066 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #5 | $51.77 | 4.326% | $54.0096 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #6 | $197.50 | 3.791% | $204.9872 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 5.487% | $253.9916 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.97 | $928.0848 | $928.09 | $928.10 | $928.10 |