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 | $44.72 | 6.210% | $47.4971 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.66 | 10.255% | $136.3413 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.38 | 3.778% | $100.0212 | $100.02 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #4 | $192.27 | 9.288% | $210.128 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
Purchase #5 | $131.69 | 9.333% | $143.9806 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #6 | $249.39 | 10.645% | $275.9376 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
Purchase #7 | $167.25 | 5.592% | $176.6026 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.36 | $1,090.5084 | $1,090.51 | $1,090.55 | $1,090.40 |