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 | $38.45 | 5.285% | $40.4821 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.79 | 8.376% | $99.4783 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $140.66 | 7.322% | $150.9591 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
Purchase #4 | $206.86 | 4.773% | $216.7334 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
Purchase #5 | $130.38 | 13.686% | $148.2238 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.97 | 3.399% | $250.1946 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #7 | $152.55 | 5.337% | $160.6916 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.66 | $1,066.7629 | $1,066.75 | $1,066.80 | $1,066.80 |