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 | $45.88 | 5.812% | $48.5465 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.82 | 12.650% | $208.1997 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #3 | $175.84 | 4.309% | $183.4169 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #4 | $116.42 | 6.634% | $124.1433 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
Purchase #5 | $215.26 | 4.758% | $225.5021 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #6 | $99.78 | 8.233% | $107.9949 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.26 | 6.364% | $186.4135 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.26 | $1,084.2169 | $1,084.21 | $1,084.20 | $1,084.10 |