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 | $54.49 | 7.330% | $58.4841 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.65 | 6.176% | $252.3273 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
Purchase #3 | $112.30 | 12.242% | $126.0478 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
Purchase #4 | $89.72 | 13.198% | $101.5612 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 13.873% | $268.5011 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $222.78 | 5.865% | $235.846 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
Purchase #7 | $152.55 | 8.604% | $165.6754 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.28 | $1,208.4429 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.40 |