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 | $49.91 | 4.275% | $52.0437 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $157.26 | 3.242% | $162.3584 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.45 | 6.250% | $222.5406 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $133.99 | 6.520% | $142.7261 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 11.289% | $41.5553 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #6 | $152.28 | 10.439% | $168.1765 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $234.43 | 3.735% | $243.186 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.66 | $1,032.5866 | $1,032.60 | $1,032.65 | $1,032.60 |