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 | $45.85 | 3.637% | $47.5176 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.75 | 6.159% | $248.1467 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
Purchase #3 | $199.61 | 12.317% | $224.196 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #4 | $230.99 | 11.244% | $256.9625 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #5 | $120.26 | 6.583% | $128.1767 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
Purchase #6 | $52.71 | 13.417% | $59.7821 | $59.78 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 10.698% | $185.2199 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.49 | $1,150.0015 | $1,150.01 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |