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 | $50.59 | 3.266% | $52.2423 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $132.81 | 11.836% | $148.5294 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $64.38 | 4.408% | $67.2179 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #4 | $15.30 | 4.504% | $15.9891 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 10.394% | $275.2674 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 5.616% | $238.5232 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 13.688% | $237.2327 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.94 | $1,035.0020 | $1,035.00 | $1,035.00 | $1,034.90 |