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 | $39.29 | 10.598% | $43.454 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.44 | 13.325% | $58.2944 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #3 | $164.36 | 8.395% | $178.158 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
Purchase #4 | $169.92 | 13.815% | $193.3944 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.34 | 4.343% | $224.6922 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.96 | 4.332% | $250.3551 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #7 | $244.53 | 4.246% | $254.9127 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.84 | $1,203.2608 | $1,203.25 | $1,203.25 | $1,203.40 |