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 | $50.61 | 9.507% | $55.4215 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $229.91 | 6.537% | $244.9392 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #3 | $126.86 | 12.590% | $142.8317 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 4.719% | $230.0781 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $46.58 | 9.247% | $50.8873 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 7.778% | $83.3771 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.29 | 3.637% | $239.702 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.32 | $1,047.2369 | $1,047.24 | $1,047.30 | $1,047.20 |