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 | $42.75 | 6.451% | $45.5078 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.97 | 6.805% | $227.4626 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.29 | 9.258% | $219.9254 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
Purchase #4 | $159.98 | 3.840% | $166.1232 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.45 | 4.800% | $82.2156 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #6 | $123.85 | 11.784% | $138.4445 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
Purchase #7 | $239.35 | 10.789% | $265.1735 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.64 | $1,144.8526 | $1,144.85 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.80 |