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 | $47.36 | 6.447% | $50.4133 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $130.70 | 8.228% | $141.454 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.93 | 8.691% | $173.8295 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.77 | 10.619% | $243.1074 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #5 | $142.27 | 7.118% | $152.3968 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #6 | $234.96 | 9.180% | $256.5293 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 7.813% | $14.5655 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.50 | $1,032.2958 | $1,032.30 | $1,032.30 | $1,032.30 |