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 | $44.59 | 11.835% | $49.8672 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
Purchase #2 | $146.79 | 3.574% | $152.0363 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
Purchase #3 | $167.32 | 11.540% | $186.6287 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.93 | 5.154% | $192.3582 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
Purchase #5 | $184.82 | 8.556% | $200.6332 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.61 | 7.656% | $264.4139 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #7 | $205.39 | 7.124% | $220.022 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,177.45 | $1,265.9595 | $1,265.96 | $1,265.95 | $1,265.90 |