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 | $47.30 | 6.603% | $50.4232 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $115.89 | 10.256% | $127.7757 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #3 | $100.57 | 10.251% | $110.8794 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.83 | 12.741% | $216.2711 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $201.97 | 12.760% | $227.7414 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #6 | $199.60 | 13.598% | $226.7416 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
Purchase #7 | $206.79 | 10.375% | $228.2445 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.95 | $1,188.0769 | $1,188.07 | $1,188.10 | $1,188.00 |