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 | $43.79 | 3.861% | $45.4807 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.46 | 12.681% | $241.6557 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #3 | $178.86 | 3.742% | $185.5529 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.30 | 8.280% | $171.4072 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.40 | 11.384% | $212.0751 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 10.223% | $159.7572 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #7 | $213.78 | 11.753% | $238.9056 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.53 | $1,254.8344 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.85 | $1,255.00 |