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 | $48.95 | 4.660% | $51.2311 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $102.27 | 12.571% | $115.1264 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #3 | $203.86 | 11.617% | $227.5424 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 9.504% | $30.5407 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.65 | 8.128% | $264.5352 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.86 | 9.760% | $157.9007 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.77 | 7.527% | $239.5379 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.25 | $1,086.4144 | $1,086.42 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.20 |