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 | $38.65 | 4.855% | $40.5265 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 6.672% | $138.2469 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.81 | 6.696% | $244.1311 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
Purchase #4 | $126.46 | 4.739% | $132.4529 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.32 | 7.761% | $80.088 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 11.812% | $250.0116 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $186.41 | 5.382% | $196.4426 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.85 | $1,081.8996 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.95 | $1,081.80 |