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 | $43.56 | 12.437% | $48.9776 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.68 | 3.685% | $184.2275 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.88 | 10.874% | $126.2633 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.31 | 3.651% | $116.4104 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 8.310% | $235.6067 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.90 | 3.551% | $150.0454 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $196.56 | 8.496% | $213.2597 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.42 | $1,074.7906 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.80 |