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 | $48.98 | 9.175% | $53.4739 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.84 | 12.801% | $202.8613 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
Purchase #3 | $201.87 | 10.635% | $223.3389 | $223.34 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.71 | 11.420% | $261.5139 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.97 | 4.760% | $103.681 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 12.362% | $162.1608 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $129.42 | 3.353% | $133.7595 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.11 | $1,140.7893 | $1,140.78 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.90 |