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 | $37.45 | 13.443% | $42.4844 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.99 | 8.625% | $118.3904 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #3 | $243.32 | 13.306% | $275.6962 | $275.70 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 5.566% | $52.498 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.52 | 4.156% | $216.1445 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.64 | 12.654% | $212.5105 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.25 | 5.593% | $254.7431 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.90 | $1,172.4671 | $1,172.46 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.40 |