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 | $37.95 | 6.664% | $40.479 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.95 | 9.256% | $145.2559 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.84 | 5.694% | $130.8914 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #4 | $221.90 | 12.680% | $250.0369 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 13.155% | $180.7199 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $233.82 | 5.226% | $246.0394 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.65 | 4.839% | $169.4722 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.82 | $1,162.8947 | $1,162.90 | $1,162.90 | $1,162.90 |