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 | $47.37 | 10.193% | $52.1984 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.82 | 5.142% | $141.7524 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
Purchase #3 | $180.42 | 3.443% | $186.6319 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $190.42 | 7.338% | $204.393 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 12.476% | $244.5678 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 7.360% | $132.3212 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
Purchase #7 | $51.74 | 5.388% | $54.5278 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.46 | $1,016.3925 | $1,016.39 | $1,016.40 | $1,016.40 |