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 | $48.89 | 6.291% | $51.9657 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 4.710% | $168.4889 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 11.440% | $216.8622 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.75 | 5.614% | $235.2552 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 11.173% | $275.042 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
Purchase #6 | $95.69 | 5.479% | $100.9329 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.77 | 8.168% | $265.8445 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.01 | $1,314.3914 | $1,314.39 | $1,314.40 | $1,314.40 |