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 | $91.80 | 5.118% | $96.4983 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 7.650% | $162.3793 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $47.31 | 10.248% | $52.1583 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #4 | $225.47 | 6.228% | $239.5123 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #5 | $12.31 | 3.274% | $12.713 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #6 | $176.27 | 10.532% | $194.8348 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 12.576% | $281.9466 | $281.95 | $281.95 | $281.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.45 | $1,040.0426 | $1,040.04 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 |