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 | $39.32 | 5.503% | $41.4838 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.97 | 3.373% | $140.5563 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 6.824% | $253.0447 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #4 | $126.78 | 13.762% | $144.2275 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 4.239% | $160.4551 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $48.31 | 13.765% | $54.9599 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #7 | $236.31 | 13.847% | $269.0318 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.50 | $1,063.7591 | $1,063.76 | $1,063.80 | $1,063.80 |