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 | $236.78 | 5.775% | $250.454 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.29 | 6.594% | $131.4197 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #3 | $81.51 | 5.170% | $85.7241 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #4 | $127.94 | 4.320% | $133.467 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.48 | 8.282% | $91.4766 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.58 | 7.596% | $167.3979 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 6.251% | $184.3455 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.08 | $1,044.2848 | $1,044.29 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.30 |