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 | $47.45 | 6.199% | $50.3914 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.82 | 5.793% | $44.2426 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
Purchase #3 | $195.69 | 11.462% | $218.12 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.70 | 11.745% | $275.6749 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.95 | 9.829% | $94.398 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #6 | $183.41 | 10.736% | $203.1009 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
Purchase #7 | $243.52 | 6.622% | $259.6459 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.54 | $1,145.5737 | $1,145.57 | $1,145.55 | $1,145.50 |