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 | $49.84 | 5.297% | $52.48 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.82 | 11.341% | $202.4402 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $243.58 | 6.311% | $258.9523 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #4 | $236.62 | 6.155% | $251.184 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #5 | $95.94 | 8.541% | $104.1342 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
Purchase #6 | $21.43 | 9.844% | $23.5396 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 10.720% | $196.528 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.73 | $1,089.2583 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.20 |